Specialist SEND Support Practitioner

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution near Manchester is seeking a Specialist SEND Support Practitioner. In this full-time role, you'll provide targeted support to learners with additional needs, collaborate with teaching staff, and develop inclusive strategies in a supportive environment. A passion for education and experience working with young people with SEND are essential. This position offers competitive benefits, including 35 days of paid leave and a significant pension contribution.

Benefits

35 days paid annual leave

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEN in an educational setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to learners with additional needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals.
• Create inclusive strategies to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Experience with students with SEND

Ability to create inclusive strategies

Collaboration with teaching staff

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making education accessible for all? We're seeking a Specialist SEND Support Practitioner to join a dedicated team at The Manchester College. You'll provide targeted support to learners with a range of additional needs, helping them to succeed both academically and personally. Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals, you'll create inclusive strategies that remove barriers to learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive, student-centred environment. Experience working with young people with SEND in an educational setting is essential.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw campus to join our Supported Learning Department as a Specialist SEND Support Practitioner on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

Location

Openshaw campus – a vibrant, modern hub of learning with industry-standard facilities, located just outside Manchester city centre. The campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Who are The Manchester College?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consists of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester's learning provision and are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well-being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please visit our website for an overview of general Role Responsibilities, Skills, Qualifications and Experience.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

Closing date

The closing date for this job advert is 29/09/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!