Emotional Literacy Support Facilitator in Bedford

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 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 hours per week – 40 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an Emotional Literacy Support Facilitator to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group. As an Emotional Literacy Support Facilitator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Haven Management & Safe Environment – Manage the Haven provision, providing a safe, structured and supportive space that promotes positive behaviour, independence and social development for learners with SEND and EHCPs.
• ELSA Interventions & Mentoring – Plan and deliver targeted ELSA‑informed 1:1 and small‑group interventions and mentoring to build emotional literacy, regulation, resilience and social skills.
• Social Skills & Relationship Development – Support learners to develop friendships, communication, conflict resolution and collaborative skills through structured activities and guided interaction.
• Enrichment, Events & Community Engagement – Plan and lead inclusive, risk‑assessed in‑Haven activities and termly off‑site social events to enhance independence, confidence and community participation.
• Collaboration, Monitoring & Compliance – Work closely with curriculum, ALS, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies, maintain accurate records, evaluate impact, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD requirements.

About You

• Qualifications & Professional Readiness – Level 3 qualification (A Levels or equivalent), GCSE English and maths (A–C/4+), with ELSA qualification or willingness to achieve, and strong commitment to professional development.
• SEND, FE & Safeguarding Knowledge – Sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, post‑16 education, safeguarding, equality, diversity and confidentiality, with experience supporting learners with SEND in an FE or related setting.
• Learner Support & Relationship Building – Skilled in one‑to‑one support, maintaining professional boundaries, producing high‑quality reports and promoting positive engagement, wellbeing and learning outcomes.
• Organisation, IT & Collaboration – Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills, able to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, work under pressure and collaborate effectively with teaching, support staff and external agencies.
• Professionalism, Flexibility & Values – Self‑motivated and adaptable, committed to creating a welcoming supportive environment, upholding College reputation, safeguarding responsibilities, flexible working patterns and cross‑site working.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values.

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.

Interview Details

Interviews to be held: 18 May 2026

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.