SEND Emotional Support Facilitator

Bedford College Group; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Central Bedfordshire is seeking a SEND Emotional Support Facilitator to provide tailored support for students with SEND. The role involves planning activities, supporting student wellbeing, and collaborating with staff. Qualifications include A Levels and proficiency in relevant IT systems. This permanent, term-time position offers a salary of £24,720 to £29,870 per annum with various benefits.

Benefits

People's pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
• GCSEs in English and Maths required.
• Experience in supporting young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for students accessing the Haven.
• Plan and lead lunchtime and social activities.
• Liaise with curriculum teams for student wellbeing.

Skills

SEND Code of Practice

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

A Levels or equivalent

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Role: SEND Emotional Support Facilitator

Location: Central Bedfordshire College - Kingsway Dunstable Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,720 and £29,870 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 (1.0 FTE) hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time

About the role: We are currently seeking a SEND Emotional Support Facilitator to join our Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

• SEND Student Support - Acts as the first point of contact for students accessing the Haven, providing tailored out-of-class support and mentoring in line with individual needs.
• Engagement & Activities - Plans and leads lunchtime and social activities to promote inclusion, social interaction, and awareness through diversity calendar events.
• Collaboration & Advocacy - Liaises with curriculum teams to support student wellbeing and achievement, advocates for student views, and contributes to performance monitoring and self-assessment.
• Environment & Resources - Maintains a welcoming and inclusive Haven space with up-to-date displays and resources, ensuring health and safety standards are met.
• Compliance & Development - Upholds safeguarding, equality, and health and safety policies, participates in training and development, and supports college-wide promotional events.

• About you:
  
  • Qualifications & Technical Skills - Holds A Levels or equivalent, GCSEs in English and Maths, and is proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems relevant to education.
  • SEND & Education Knowledge - Understands the SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding, confidentiality, and current developments in further and post-16 education.
  • Experience & Collaboration - Experienced in supporting young people with SEND, working in further education settings, and collaborating effectively with staff and external agencies.
  • Communication & Student Support - Communicates confidently across formats, builds appropriate relationships, and supports diverse student groups through one-to-one engagement and referrals.
  • Professionalism & Flexibility - Demonstrates strong organisation, initiative, and alignment with college values; committed to safeguarding, continuous development, and flexible working across locations.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held: 22 October 2025

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.

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