EHCP Keyworker

Central Bedfordshire College; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

People’s Pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire College is seeking an EHCP Keyworker to join the Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support team. You will oversee high-quality support for learners with EHCPs, ensuring statutory requirements are met, with strong collaboration across Local Authorities, families and professionals.

The role involves leading annual reviews, tracking learner progress, and delivering PfA and mentoring to promote independence and employability, while adhering to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher qualification with knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Proven EHCP experience including annual reviews and working with parents and professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce professional reports and liaise with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing priorities.
• Committed to safeguarding, professional boundaries, development and flexible working; able to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• EHCP Delivery & Compliance - oversee high-quality support for learners with EHCPs and ensure Section F provision is delivered and funded.
• Annual Reviews & Statutory Processes - coordinate person-centred EHCP reviews with authorities, families and partners.
• Progress Monitoring & Intervention - track learner progress and align EHCP outcomes with curriculum targets.
• Preparing for Adulthood & Mentoring - deliver PfA programmes and mentoring to develop independence and employability.
• Quality Assurance & Partnership Working - conduct observations, support staff development and ensure safeguarding and standards compliance.

Skills

SEND Knowledge

EHCP Experience

Communication Skills

Organisation

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Location: Biggleswade

Salary: Between £30,915 and £41,085 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 03/11/2026 23:59

Role: EHCP Keyworker

Location: Shuttleworth College – Old Warden

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £30,915 and £41,085 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

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

We are currently seeking an EHCP Keyworker to join our Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

• EHCP Delivery & Compliance - Oversee high-quality support for learners with EHCPs, ensuring Section F provision is delivered effectively, recorded accurately, and meets statutory and funding requirements.
• Annual Reviews & Statutory Processes - Lead and coordinate person-centred EHCP reviews, producing compliant documentation and working with Local Authorities, families, and partners to ensure effective outcomes.
• Progress Monitoring & Intervention - Track learner progress using data systems, align EHCP outcomes with curriculum targets, and implement timely interventions to support achievement and independence.
• Preparing for Adulthood & Mentoring - Deliver structured PfA programmes and targeted mentoring to develop learners’ independence, employability, and personal growth, maintaining clear evidence of impact.
• Quality Assurance & Partnership Working - Conduct observations, support staff development, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, EDI, and organisational standards.

About You

• Qualifications & SEND Knowledge - Level 3 (or higher) qualification with strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes, and relevant education, health, or social care principles.
• EHCP & Review Experience - Proven experience supporting learners with SEND and EHCPs, including leading annual reviews and working with parents, carers, and professionals.
• Communication & Reporting Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce high-quality professional reports and liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Organisation & Working Approach - Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities.
• Professionalism & Flexibility - Committed to safeguarding, maintaining professional boundaries, continuous development, and flexible working, with the ability to travel across sites.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held

TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• 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 that 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.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.