Role: Additional Learning Support Advisor
Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum (Pro‑Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 40 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time
Right to Work: This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About The Role
* Role Purpose – Ensure students with SEND receive tailored support through individual plans, mentoring, and inclusive classroom practices that promote confidence and independence.
* Support Planning – Create and share individual support plans, review strategies with students, and guide curriculum teams on effective SEND approaches.
* Student & Staff Engagement – Mentor students, provide advice and guidance on additional support services, and build strong professional relationships within the College.
* Quality & Compliance – Conduct classroom observations to monitor implementation, maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of SEND processes, and contribute to continuous improvement.
* Statutory Duties – Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health & safety; actively participate in training and development to uphold professional standards.
About You
* Qualifications – Level 2 in Maths and English; relevant Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards.
* Knowledge & Experience – Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice (2014), safeguarding, equality and diversity; experience supporting young people with SEND in FE settings and liaising with curriculum teams and external agencies.
* Technical Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems; ability to produce professional reports and support plans; understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
* Core Competencies – Excellent communication (verbal and written), organisational and time‑management skills; ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, adapt to change, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
* Values & Attributes – Positive and adaptable attitude; commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries; willingness to work across sites, travel as required, and maintain continuous professional development.
Vision
* Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
* Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
* Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
* Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we can learn from each other.
* Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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