SEND and Inclusion Learning Support Trainer

GEM Partnership; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM Partnership in the United Kingdom seeks a SEND & Inclusion Learning Support Trainer to provide tailored support for adult learners (19+) on short pre-employment courses. You will work across multiple centres, helping learners with SEND, ESOL needs, and low English/maths to engage and progress.

You will adapt materials, support 1:1 and small groups, maintain records, and collaborate with tutors to ensure inclusive delivery. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults or young people with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Strong communication, patience, and empathy.
• Ability to simplify tasks and provide clarity to learners with low confidence.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during classroom and practical sessions.
• Assist learners who have additional learning needs (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, autism).
• Support ESOL learners with understanding instructions, terminology, and tasks.
• Adapt, simplify, or scaffold learning materials under guidance from tutors.
• Maintain accurate records of learner support, interventions, and progress.

Skills

SEND support experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Simplify explanations

Literacy & numeracy

Rapport with diverse learners

Education

Level 2/3 Learning Support

Job description

Job Title: SEND & Inclusion Learning Support Trainer

Department: Short Course / Pre-Employment Training

Reports To: Training Manager

Location: Various training centres and employer sites (as applicable)

Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Fixed-term (as required)

1. Purpose of the Role

To provide tailored learning and inclusion support for adult learners (19+) enrolled on short pre-employment training courses. The role ensures that learners with SEND, ESOL needs, low-level English/maths, mental health challenges, or wider socioeconomic barriers receive the support required to fully engage, progress, and succeed.

2. Key Responsibilities

Learner Support

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during classroom and practical sessions.
• Assist learners who have additional learning needs (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, autism, mild learning difficulties).
• Support learners with low reading, writing, numeracy, or digital skills.
• Help ESOL learners with understanding instructions, terminology, and tasks.
• Promote learner wellbeing and confidence-building.

Teaching & Learning Support

• Adapt, simplify, or scaffold learning materials under guidance from tutors.
• Support differentiation during lessons.
• Help learners’ complete written tasks, assessments, and workbook evidence where appropriate.
• Reinforce key learning points and break down complex activities.

SEND / Inclusion Duties

• Support initial screening and ongoing assessment of support needs.
• Implement reasonable adjustments.
• Maintain accurate records of learner support, interventions, and progress.
• Support tutors with behaviour management, engagement strategies, and inclusion techniques.

Pastoral Support

• Build positive, supportive relationships with learners.
• Signpost learners to external support services (financial, mental health, housing, etc.) where appropriate.
• Support tutors with attendance follow-up and learner engagement activities.

General

• Work professionally with sensitive information.
• Uphold safeguarding, Prevent, and health & safety policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the pre-employment delivery model.

3. Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience supporting adults or young people with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Strong communication, patience, and empathy.
• Ability to simplify tasks and provide clarity to learners with low confidence.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse learners.

Desirable

• Experience in an independent training provider or adult education setting.
• Understanding of barriers faced by adults in pre‑employment training.
• Understanding of ESFA compliance relating to learner support.
• Knowledge of mental health first aid or trauma‑informed practice.
• Experience supporting ESOL learners.
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Learning Support / SEND / Teaching Assistant or willingness to work towards.

We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are operating as an employment business.