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Specialist Provision Lead
Role Information:
Reference: REQ001423
Location: The CHASE – Stroud Campus
FTE Salary: up to £32,571.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
•Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
•Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
•Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
•Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
•Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
•Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
•Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
•Free Annual Eye test
•All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
•Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
•Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
•Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
•Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection.
We have an exciting role of EHCP Lead within our CHASE provision team!
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
•Lead the EHCP process from consultation to completion, ensuring compliance and high quality documentation.
•Quality assure EHCPs and ensure all processes meet statutory and Local Authority requirements.
•Act as the main contact for Local Authorities, parents and internal teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
•Produce accurate EHCP funding costings and work with finance partners to align resources with learner needs.
•Monitor EHCP provision and outcomes and provide reports, guidance and recommendations to strengthen SEND practice.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
•Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes and experience supporting learners with SEND in FE, school or specialist settings, with.
•Knowledge of SEND legislation, with SEND Law Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications (or commitment to complete).
•Experience coordinating and contributing in a SEND provision.
•Ability to guide and support staff in delivering effective SEND provision, including experience working within multi disciplinary teams.
•Understanding of a wide range of needs, including C&L, SEMH, ASC, physical and sensory needs, and strategies to support them effectively.
•Maths and English at GCSE Grade 4+/Level 2 and Award in Education and Teaching Level 3 or equivalent.
Please apply online by: Friday 24th April 2026
Expected Interview Date: w/c 4th May 20026
If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk @sgscol.ac.uk
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
Safeguarding Statement
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.