Supported Internship and Work Placement Supervisor - SEN in Redditch

Supported Internship and Work Placement Supervisor - SEN

Job Title Supported Internship and Work Placement Supervisor - SEN Closing Date 09/08/2026 23:59 Pay Actual salary: £6,293 - £6,858 based on 7.4 Hours x 52 Weeks.

Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Hours 7.4 Hours (1 day per week) x 52 Weeks Type Part Time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To become a Supported Internship and Work Placement Supervisor in our SEN department, we need someone who is experienced, enthusiastic and has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage young people.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area; we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive Ho W culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

This position is based primarily at our Redditch campus but all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

To find a more detailed list of your day-to‑day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description.

You will support in many aspects, to name a few

• Deliver high‑quality, engaging foundation skills teaching using appropriate resources, ILT and classroom strategies.
• Plan and deliver lessons, schemes of work and assessments that support learner progress and meet course requirements.
• Assess learner work, portfolios and practical skills in line with awarding‑body standards.
• Provide learners with guidance on improving behaviour, achievement and progression.
• Work collaboratively with SEN lecturers and delivery staff to ensure consistent, high‑quality provision.
• Contribute to SEN course quality assurance, accreditation requirements and continuous resource development.
• Liaise with parents/carers to support learner progress and share updates.
• Support learners to access all learning activities, including community events such as Job Fairs.
• Organise, monitor and review work experience placements for Skills for Work and Supported Internship learners.
• Ensure learners have appropriate protective equipment and understand safe working practices.
• Maintain accurate learner records, placement documentation, risk assessments and administrative requirements.
• Develop and maintain placement databases and files accessible to staff.

ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses.

In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood.

By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

A career with us entails much more than a pay cheque, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen Ho W.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that Ho W is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this.

This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 5th August 2026

Job Description

• AIMS AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To provide effective and efficient learning opportunities for learners undertaking courses for those with special educational needs.
• To instruct in a variety of foundation learning related subjects (vocational, personal and functional skills) from pre-entry to level 2 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• As a member of the SEN delivery team, the post holder may, in consultation with the CRQ leader, be required to take responsibility for particular qualification aims.
• To provide pastoral and academic support to relevant learner groups and
• individuals.
• Much of the role requires working closely with the learners and their tutors to identify career goals, support needs, achievement of credit towards their programme and liaison with work placement providers and employers.
• KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• To deliver high quality, relevant and inspirational foundation skills instruction and learning.
• To provide efficient and effective foundation skills (vocational, personal and functional skills) learning opportunities.
• To work closely with other delivery staff to provide and deliver comprehensive group tutorial sessions and provide cover when required to, ensuring continuous service.
• To contribute to the operation, maintenance and quality assurance of specific SEN courses / qualifications in preparation and response to external accreditation/award body requirements as directed.
• To design and configure materials which will assist learners in their learning and make use of appropriate ILT and classroom/workshop techniques and strategies in delivering learning.
• To continuously improve and develop the resources within the SEN delivery team area.
• To implement, co-create and follow schemes of work and assessment systems and liaise closely with the SEN lecturers to ensure that course requirements are met.
• To develop lesson plans that adhere to the overall planning which provide highly engaging activities for learners, whilst ensuring their achievement and progression capabilities are met.
• To assess portfolios of evidence or assessments of unit/credit criteria to successful achievement.
• To provide advice and guidance to students on strategies to improve their own learning and performance, such as behaviour, achievement towards targets, progression etc.
• To carry out practical skills assessments in-line with awarding body requirements.
• To liaise with parents/carers as appropriate to feedback/report and collaborate to support progression targets and on programme development.
• To participate in the design and delivery of induction programmes, including taster arrangements.
• To encourage learners to raise their work aspirations and provide learners with information on a range of progression pathways.
• To ensure that administrative requirements of the post e. g. accurate record keeping and maintenance of learner records are accurately recorded.
• To organise and monitor of the work experience programme for all students in Skills for Work (1, 2) and Supported Internships.
• To lead in negotiations with CRQ Leader, course tutors and students regarding appropriate placements.
• To maximise the employment prospects of individuals by negotiating placements with a job outcome, matching these to referees and providing appropriate employability training.
• To ensure that all learners are equipped with suitable protective clothing and equipment and that they are trained in its proper use.
• To support learners to access and engage in all learning activities including Job Fairs which may require pushing learners in wheelchairs.
• To assist with the organisation of employer visits for SEN learners.
• To co-ordinate the monitoring of students in placements.
• To co-ordinate the completion of all relevant paperwork, including insurance checks, HASPs and risk assessments.
• To carry out the required administrative practices and procedures in respect of attendance and training/personal development/work experience and to ensure that, in particular, financial monitoring and control arrangements are processed efficiently.
• To co-ordinate the development of new placements.
• To develop databases and placement provision that can be accessed by staff members. all foundation level learners.
• To co-ordinate the organisation and maintenance of placement files and
• databases representing Skills for Work (1,2) and Supported Internships and all foundation level learners within the SEN study programmes.
• To co-ordinate where appropriate the organisation of DBS process checks.
• To lead work experience reviews with learners as necessary.
• To attend course team meetings as directed by the CRQ Leader SEN.
• To report regularly to the CRQ Leader SEN on all areas of work for which this post has responsibility.
• GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
• To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
• To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
• To take reasonable care of the health and safety of self and for others affected by his/her work.
• To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
• To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.
• CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The appointment is subject to the Conditions of Service for Business Support Staff.

All successful applicants will undergo the following checks

• Enhanced DBS
• 2 x References, one of which must be your current or most recent employer
• Qualification validation check
• SALARY

The salary range for this post is from £6,293 to £6,858 per annum.

Your starting salary will be dependent upon your qualifications and experience.

Once you have successfully passed your probationary period, your salary will increase within the salary band on an annual incremental basis, until you reach the top of the salary scale.

HOURS OF WORK

The hours of work will be based on 7.4 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.

ANNUAL LEAVE

The post carries 25 annual leave days, plus eight public bank holidays plus a further five concessionary days as ‘leave to be taken at the principal’s discretion’.

After 2 years continuous service, your annual leave entitlement will increase to 30 days per annum.

Please note that only in exceptional circumstances, with your director’s permission, will staff be able to take more than 3 consecutive weeks of leave in any leave year.

PENSION SCHEME

The College operates an occupational pension scheme, namely the ‘Local Government Pension Scheme’.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

All newly appointed staff must serve a 6-month probationary period.

During the probationary period you will have to attend the corporate staff induction day, a Teaching and Learning Induction session if you deliver learning and additional mandatory courses on: Equality & Diversity session, Prevent, GDPR, Safeguarding Training session and Health & safety training session.

Failure to attend these will prevent you from successfully completing your probation.

REFERENCES

All candidates must have 2 satisfactory references.

LOCATION

The successful applicant will be based cross campus (primarily at our Redditch campus) and therefore, will be required to travel to our

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