Specialist Learning Facilitator (SEND Classroom Assistant)

Warrington & Vale Royal College; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave 48 days (pro‑rta

Employee Benefits Package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Training and mentoring

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College invites applications for a Specialist Learning Facilitator to join our dedicated and supportive team. The post is full time, permanent, term time only, working 37 weeks per year, with emphasis on enhanced learner support and inclusive teaching strategies.

The college offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous annual leave (48 days pro rata for part-timers), an Employee Assistance Programme, on-site parking, funded training, induction and

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced support for learners with a wider range of SEND, including more complex needs
• Play a key role in delivering and reviewing individual support plans and EHCP outcomes
• Support colleagues through sharing effective practice and inclusive strategies
• Contribute more significantly to learner progress tracking, feedback and multi-agency working
• Promote independence and prepare learners for their next steps into adulthood, employment or further study

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a Specialist Learning Facilitator to join ourdedicated and supportive team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide enhanced support for learners with a wider range of SEND, including more complex needs
• Play a key role in delivering and reviewing individual support plans and EHCP outcomes
• Support colleagues through sharing effective practice and inclusive strategies
• Contribute more significantly to learner progress tracking, feedback and multi-agency working
• Promote independence and prepare learners for their next steps into adulthood, employment or further study

This post is full time, permanent, term time only, working 37 weeks per year.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support Staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted.Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’.Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students.To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'