The Bedford College Group
Additional Learning Support Coordinator (Apprenticeships and Higher Skills)
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Additional Learning Support Coordinator (Apprenticeships and Higher Skills)
Additional Learning Support Coordinator (Apprenticeships and Higher Skills)
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary/Benefits:
- £30,915 – £41,085 per annum (DOE)
- Qualifications-related salary progression
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- People’s Pension
- Retail and Leisure Association membership discounts
- Excellent professional and personal development opportunities
- Access to college courses
Hours/Weeks:
- 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
This is a UK-based role requiring the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot provide sponsorship. Any offer of employment is subject to evidence proving the Right to Work status.
About the Role
The Bedford College Group is seeking an Additional Learning Support Coordinator for our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department.
Core Responsibilities:
EHCP Coordination & Learner Outcomes
- Act as key worker for EHCP learners
- Coordinate assessments, planning, delivery, and reviews to ensure Section F compliance
- Support strong progress and positive progression outcomes
SEND Assessment, Support & Intervention
- Conduct SEND/EHCP assessments
- Develop and review Individual Support Plans
- Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions to support learning, wellbeing, and independence
Line Management & Deployment of LSPs
- Line manage and deploy Learning Support Practitioners
- Manage timetabling, performance, cover arrangements, and professional development
- Ensure effective, needs-led support is delivered
Collaboration, Communication & Transition
- Work closely with:
- Curriculum staff
- Parents/carers
- Local Authorities
- External agencies
- Support smooth transitions and annual reviews
- Maintain clear communication regarding learner progress and support
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Quality, Inclusion & Site Leadership
- Serve as on-site ALS lead
- Champion inclusive practice
- Monitor quality and impact of support
- Maintain accurate records
- Uphold safeguarding, EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion), health & safety, and CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
About You
Qualifications & Professional Development:
- GCSE English and Maths (grades A–C/Level 2)
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- Commitment to progressing toward specialist qualifications such as ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
- Willingness to work toward a Level 5 leadership or SEND-related qualification
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong understanding of:
- SEND Code of Practice
- Post-16 education pathways
- Safeguarding policies
- Equality regulations and confidentiality
- Experience supporting learners with SEND in an FE (Further Education) setting
Key Competencies:
- Deep expertise in one-to-one learner support
- Ability to uphold professional boundaries
- Proficiency in producing high-quality reports
- Effective communication skills with:
- Students
- Families
- College staff
- External agencies
Organisational & Professional Attributes:
- Highly organised with strong IT and administrative skills
- Excellent record-keeping abilities
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working under pressure
- Collaborative, flexible, and adept at cross-site coordination
Core Values:
- Strong commitment to safeguarding
- Self-motivated and adaptable
- Small educational values to support learner wellbeing and continued enhancement
This role requires strong adherence to our Bedford College Group’s Vision values:
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Our Vision Values:
- Valuing Teamwork: Unity and diverse contributions drive excellence
- Improving Continuously: Embracing innovation, knowledge-sharing, and critical reflection
- Student-Centred: Prioritising student needs in decision-making to deliver positive outcomes and memorable experiences
- Inclusive: Celebrating diversity and diversity of thought
- Open and Caring: Fostering trust, engagement, support for staff, students, and community
- Nurturing Educational Excellence: Delivering challenging programmes to help students realise ambition
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group is among the largest providers of education in the South East Midlands with over 15,000 students annually.
The Group consists of:
- Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, and Tresham College across towns such as Bedford, Dunstable, and Leighton Buzzard
- Shuttleworth College (specialist land-based education)
- The Bedford Sixth Form and The Corby Sixth Form (dedicated post-16 education)
- National College for Motorsport (combined with Silverstone race circuit)
The Group also ensures accessibility through Community-Based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby, and Kettering, offering specialist IT training.
DBS Check Notice: The Bedford College Group prioritises safeguarding students. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The successful candidate must align with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, offering a post exempt from standard conduct declaration requirements unless required otherwise. Candidates with barring orders are criminally barred from applying.
Interviews are scheduled for **. 02 June 2026.
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