Inclusion Lead JDPS - July 26.pdf

Bournemouth and Poole College; Poole; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth and Poole College is seeking an Inclusion Lead to join our SEND Support team, managing a caseload of students with SEND and EHCPs. You will act as a key worker and advocate to help learners navigate college life.

Working with curriculum teams, families and external professionals, you will ensure personalised, person-centred support, monitor progress, and adapt strategies to keep needs met. You will lead Annual Reviews and multi-agency meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEND/EHCPs
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and advocacy abilities
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a designated caseload of students with SEND and EHCPs throughout their college journey
• Act as a key worker and advocate, ensuring personalised, person-centred support
• Collaborate with curriculum teams, ASAs, families and external professionals to promote positive outcomes
• Encourage student independence, confidence, and employability skills
• Plan, prepare for, and lead Annual Reviews and other multi-agency meetings
• Monitor progress and adapt support strategies to meet evolving needs
• Line manage Academic Support Assistants within your curriculum area
• Deliver SEND and inclusion training to colleagues across the College
• Conduct learning walks, observations and quality assurance to improve SEND provision
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance and documentation

Job description

Inclusion Lead | Full Time | Permanent | £29,639

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Inclusion Lead to join our SEND Support team and play a key role in supporting students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

As an Inclusion Lead, you will work directly with a diverse caseload of students, helping them successfully navigate their college journey and achieve their individual outcomes. Acting as a key worker and advocate, you will collaborate with teaching staff, support staff, parents, carers and external professionals to ensure students receive the right support at the right time.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion, student success and empowering young people to develop the skills and confidence needed for adulthood.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and supporting a designated caseload of students with SEND and EHCPs throughout their time at College.
• Acting as a key worker and advocate, ensuring students receive personalised, effective and person-centred support.
• Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, Academic Support Assistants (ASAs), families and external professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Encouraging students to build independence, confidence, organisation skills, employability skills and social engagement.
• Planning, preparing for, and leading key meetings including Annual Reviews and other multi-agency reviews.
• Monitoring student progress and adapting support strategies to ensure needs continue to be met.
• Line managing Academic Support Assistants within your curriculum area, supporting recruitment, induction, training and performance development.
• Delivering SEND and inclusion training to colleagues across the College.
• Completing learning walks, observations, and quality assurance activities to support the continuous improvement of SEND provision.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring administrative processes, compliance requirements and student documentation are completed to a high standard.
• Championing equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding in all aspects of your work.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an organised, proactive and resilient individual who is committed to helping students achieve their full potential.

Why Join Us

The Student Experience Directorate is a passionate and supportive team dedicated to helping students succeed. Working across Student Experience, Safeguarding & Wellbeing, and SEND Support, we are committed to ensuring every student feels seen, heard, valued, and empowered.

If you are passionate about inclusion, believe in the potential of every learner, and want to make a genuine difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Working at Bournemouth and Poole College

More than just a job

At Bournemouth & Poole College, we are passionate about turning potential into professionals. We are the largest college in the area and a vital engine for the local economy, educating over 9,000 learners and partnering with over 1,000 employers to bridge the gap between local talent and real futures.

A proud culture

We know that if we want our students to succeed, we have to start by looking after our people. We work hard to create an environment where you feel trusted and valued rather than just employed. In our 2025 inspection, Ofsted observed:

&slshquot;They have developed an inclusive culture where staff feel empowered to make a positive difference to students and apprentices. Leaders and managers have improved staff morale; staff are proud to work at the college.&slshquot;

A place to grow and belong

We are committed to a workplace that is genuinely inclusive, where everyone is inspired to contribute and succeed. You will find a vibrant, rewarding environment that celebrate ambition and success in equal measures. To get a better feel for life at the College and explore our full range of benefits, visit our Work With Us page.

Armed Forces Covenant

As proud Armed Forces Covenant signatories, we value the skills and experience veterans, reservists and military families, and encourage them to consider a career with us.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.