EHCP Keyworker

Central Bedfordshire College; Dunstable; 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

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking an EHCP Keyworker to join the Foundation Learning and ALSP department at Dunstable Kingsway Campus. You’ll manage EHCP provision, coordinate annual reviews, and monitor learner progress to ensure timely interventions.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification with GCSE English and maths, SEND experience, and a commitment to safeguarding. Permanent, full-time contract with a strong development path and UK right to work required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Highly organised and adaptable; able to manage workload.
• Work independently and within a team to support learners.

Responsibilities

• EHCP Provision & Compliance management to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Lead EHCP annual reviews with local authorities, parents and professionals.
• Progress monitoring and data-driven interventions to support learner outcomes.
• Deliver PfA programmes and mentoring to promote independence and progression.
• Contribute to QA, partnerships and safeguarding and CPD standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Reporting

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 qualification with GCSE English and maths

SEND Code of Practice knowledge

Job description

Location: Dunstable

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

Expires: 27/10/2026 23:59

Role

EHCP Keyworker

Location

Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

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 and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

• EHCP Provision & Compliance Management – Ensure high-quality delivery of EHCP support, maintaining oversight of Section F provision, resolving gaps and ensuring compliance with statutory and funding requirements.
• Annual Reviews & Statutory Coordination – Lead EHCP annual reviews using a person-centred approach, producing high-quality reports and liaising with Local Authorities, parents and professionals.
• Progress Monitoring & Data-Driven Intervention– Track and analyse learner progress against EHCP outcomes, using robust systems to identify risks and implement timely interventions.
• Preparing for Adulthood & Mentoring Support – Deliver structured PfA programmes and targeted mentoring to develop independence, wellbeing and progression into employment or further education.
• Quality Assurance, Partnerships & Professional Practice – Contribute to QA processes, provide staff guidance, build strong stakeholder relationships and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD standards.

About You

• Qualifications & SEND Knowledge – Level 3 qualification with GCSE English and maths, alongside a relevant academic or vocational background and strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• SEND Support & EHCP Experience – Proven experience supporting young people with SEND and EHCPs, including leading annual reviews and working collaboratively with parents, carers and professionals.
• Communication, Reporting & Professional Practice – Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and maintain professional boundaries.
• Organisation, Independence & Teamwork – Highly organised and adaptable, able to manage workload effectively, work independently and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Professional Values, Flexibility & Safeguarding – Committed to safeguarding and continuous development, with a flexible approach to working across sites and maintaining a learner-centred, inclusive approach.

Interviews to be held: date to be confirmed

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 and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, 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 Motorsport alongside Silverstone race 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.