Inclusive Practitioner (SEND)

TRURO & PENWITH COLLEGE; Truro; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Relocation package

Free on-site parking

Job summary

TRURO & PENWITH COLLEGE in Truro is seeking a committed Inclusive Practitioner (SEND) to join our Learning Support team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on improving outcomes for learners with EHCPs and high needs through personalised, holistic support.

You will work with curriculum teams, families and external professionals to ensure learner voice shapes support, embed PfA outcomes, and promote independence and progression across college life.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting learners with SEND and understands the impact this can have on learning and participation.
• Is optimistic and ambitious for learners, using a strengths-based approach to support independence.
• Communicates confidently and works well with a wide range of people and professionals.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to inclusive practice across teams.
• Is organised, proactive and committed to making sure learners feel supported, understood and valued.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact for an allocated group of learners with EHCPs.
• Working closely with learners to ensure their voice, strengths and aspirations shape the support they receive.
• Coordinating personalised, holistic support that enables learners to engage fully in college life.
• Collaborating with curriculum teams, families and external professionals to create inclusive, ambitious learning experiences.
• Embedding Preparing for Adulthood outcomes, supporting learners to build independence, confidence and meaningful progression.
• Supporting and influencing inclusive practice across the college to improve outcomes for all learners.

Skills

SEND experience

Strengths-based approach

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Organisation

Education

Level 3 qualification

Degree level preferred

Maths and English grade 4/C or above

Job description

Overview

Location: Truro

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37 hours), term-time (40 weeks)

Salary: £29,315 pro rata/£26,091 per annum

We are seeking a committed and passionate Inclusive Practitioner (SEND) to join our Learning Support team. This is a highly impactful role focused on improving outcomes for learners with EHCPs and high needs.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key point of contact for an allocated group of learners with EHCPs


• Working closely with learners to ensure their voice, strengths and aspirations shape the support they receive


• Coordinating personalised, holistic support that enables learners to engage fully in college life


• Collaborating with curriculum teams, families and external professionals to create inclusive, ambitious learning experiences


• Embedding Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes, supporting learners to build independence, confidence and meaningful progression


• Supporting and influencing inclusive practice across the college to improve outcomes for all learners

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys building trusted relationships, working collaboratively and making a genuine difference to learners lives.

What Youll Bring

Were looking for a passionate, learner-focussed individual who:

• Has experience supporting learners with SEND and understands the impact this can have on learning and participation


• Is optimistic and ambitious for learners, using a strengths-based approach to support independence


• Communicates confidently and works well with a wide range of people and professionals


• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to inclusive practice across teams


• Is organised, proactive and committed to making sure learners feel supported, understood and valued

Youll also have

• A level 3 of above qualification and ideally be qualified to Degree Level


• Hold maths and English grade 4/C or above


• A full, clean UK driving licence

At Truro & Penwith College, we value our people and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team where you can make a real impact.

We offer a generous package with benefits including up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, LGPS pension scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking and a variety of on-site benefits and discounts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

CVs not accepted - application form only.

CLOSING DATE: 5pm, Monday 19 October 2026