At a Glance
- Tasks: Support SEND learners in achieving their full potential through tailored learning strategies.
- Company: Join The Bedford College Group, a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, and discounts on retail and leisure.
- Other info: Flexible working across sites with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Learning Support and strong understanding of SEND needs required.
The predicted salary is between 26754 - 26754 £ per year.
Location: Bedford Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £23,557.00 - £26,754 per annum (DOE and qualifications). 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, People’s Pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time. UK‑based contract. You must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.
About the Role
- Purpose & Impact: Provides tailored support to remove barriers to learning, enabling SEND learners to access the curriculum, build independence and achieve their full potential with confidence and life‑ready skills.
- Learner Support & Delivery: Delivers personalised, in‑class and practical support, implementing strategies to aid communication, behaviour, social development and study skills in line with learner needs and EHCP outcomes.
- Progress & Reporting: Monitors and records learner progress, provides evidence‑based feedback to inform teaching, reviews and multi‑agency discussions, ensuring measurable impact on outcomes.
- Inclusive Practice & Development: Promotes inclusive approaches aligned with college strategy and SEND reforms, supporting consistent, high‑quality provision and creating safe, supportive learning environments.
- Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities: Works closely with staff, families and external professionals while maintaining safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and ongoing CPD commitments to support holistic learner development.
About You
- Qualifications & Knowledge: Level 3 qualification in Learning Support or related field, with Level 2 Maths & English, and strong understanding of SEND needs, reforms and Ofsted expectations.
- Experience & Technical Skills: Experience supporting learners with SEND in education or care settings, including complex needs, with strong literacy, numeracy, digital and Microsoft Office skills.
- Learner Support & Development: Skilled in promoting independence, resilience and self‑advocacy, using effective support strategies and building positive, trusting relationships with learners and staff.
- Professional Skills & Approach: Calm, adaptable and solution‑focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to observe, record and report learner progress effectively.
- Flexibility & Safeguarding: Committed to safeguarding, inclusive practice and continuous development, with flexibility to work across sites, support personal care needs and travel as required.
Our 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.
Terms and Conditions – BCPS
- 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- 27 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
- People’s Pension
- Retail and leisure discounts
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Learning Support Practitioner - Ongoing Recruitment in Bedford employer: The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. With generous benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, access to college courses, and a commitment to continuous development, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of SEND learners. Located in Bedford, the college fosters a culture of teamwork and respect, ensuring that every team member feels valued and engaged in their mission to provide high-quality education.
