Inclusion Support Assistants

Salford City College Group; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Salford City College Group is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to help learners with SEND access the curriculum across Eccles College, City Skills, and Pendleton Sixth Form. You will work alongside tutors to break down barriers and support progress, wellbeing and safeguarding, within a learner-centred environment.

We value proactive, person-centred approaches and a commitment to inclusive education. Roles are fixed-term until 31 July 2027, term-time only, with cross-site responsibilities

Qualifications

• Support learners with SEND to achieve, belong and thrive.
• Work across the college's different Centres within the SCC group.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, flexible, and learner-centred support for learners with SEND in and out of the classroom.
• Support students studying a diverse range of subjects and collaborate with tutors to enable curriculum access.

Job description

Inclusion Support Assistant (Multiple roles available)

Reference: 000218 | Closing Date: 04/11/2026 | Interview Date: 16/11/2026 & 17/11/2026

Salary: £24,770 - £27,231 (pro rata actual salary £21,954 - £24,136) Incremental progression throughout the band is available

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st July 2027 Term Time Only | Hours per Week: 36 | Location: Eccles College, City Skills, and Pendleton Sixth Form, you will be required to work cross college sites in response to student needs. Permanent, part time and full-time roles across SCC Group are available

About the Role

To provide high-quality, flexible, and learner-centred support that enables learners with SEND to achieve, belong, and thrive within our college environment. You will support learners with diverse needs in and out of the classroom with their academic progress, personal development, well-being, inclusion, and safeguarding.

You will join a team of dedicated Inclusion Support Assistants in our Learning Support Department. As a Inclusion Support Assistant, you will support students studying a diverse range of subjects and will be required to work across the college’s different Centres within the SCC group. You will work alongside classroom tutors to break down barriers and ensure that learners are able to access the curriculum and reach their full potential. We’re looking for a passionate and innovative individual who understands the challenges that young people with SEND may face in their learning. The ideal candidate will take a proactive, person-centred approach to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed.

Reason to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 93% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding Requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are expected to understand their role in identifying and responding to concerns.
• This role involves regular contact with children and/or young people and may include regulated activity as defined by current safeguarding legislation.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS and further safeguarding checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.
• It is an offence to apply if you have been barred from regulated activity with children.
• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.
• We reserve the right to conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
• References will be sought at shortlisting stage.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

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