SEND Specialist Practitioner: Empower Neurodiverse Learners

The Bedford College Group; Old Warden; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Teacher’s pension

Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a SEND Specialist Practitioner to join the Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support teams at Shuttleworth College (Old Warden) and Central Bedfordshire College (Dunstable Kingsway Campus).

You will deliver targeted support for students with learning difficulties, plan 1:1 sessions, collaborate with curriculum staff, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice across the college.

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent; GCSE English and Maths (A–C); Degree or Level 5 qualification in a SEND specialist area (ASD, SPLD, SEMH).
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice (2014) and safeguarding; experience supporting SEND learners in FE settings and leading meetings with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist support and interventions for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across all study programmes (SEND specialisms: Neurodiversity, SEMH, SPLD).
• Plan and deliver 1:1 sessions, small groups, and workshops using specialist strategies and accessible technology.
• Support curriculum staff to embed inclusive practice and facilitate cross-college CPD.
• Set and review learner targets, track attendance and achievement, maintain records, and contribute to EHCP reviews and performance reports.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health & safety standards; engage in ongoing training.

Skills

SEND Code of Practice knowledge

Safeguarding

Equality & diversity

SEND/EHCP experience in FE

Stakeholder meetings

Report writing

Data protection

Communication & collaboration

Education

A Levels or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths (A–C)

Degree or Level 5 in SEND specialist area (ASD, SPLD, SEMH)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Bedford College Group is seeking a SEND Specialist Practitioner to join the Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support teams at Shuttleworth College (Old Warden) and Central Bedfordshire College (Dunstable Kingsway Campus).

You will deliver targeted support for students with learning difficulties, plan 1:1 sessions, collaborate with curriculum staff, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice across the college.