The Bedford College Group
EHCP Keyworker
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EHCP Keyworker – X6 Vacancies
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary/Benefits:
- Salary between £30,915 and £41,085 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
- Access to college courses
Hours/Weeks:
- 37 hours per week
- 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location Requirement:
- UK-based role
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available and an offer of employment is contingent on proof of eligibility)
About The Role
We are seeking six EHCP Keyworkers to join the Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.
As an EHCP Keyworker, your role is vital to student success through:
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EHCP Provision & Compliance Leadership
- Oversee high-quality EHCP support
- Ensure Section F provision is delivered, monitored, and fully compliant
- Focus on learner progress and independence
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Annual Reviews & Statutory Processes
- Lead and coordinate person-centred EHCP annual reviews
- Produce high-quality reports
- Ensure compliance with statutory timelines and Local Authority requirements
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Progress Monitoring & Data-Driven Intervention
- Track and analyse learner progress against EHCP outcomes
- Use robust systems to identify risks
- Implement timely, effective intervention strategies
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Preparing for Adulthood & Mentoring Support
- Design and deliver Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) programmes
- Provide targeted mentoring for independence, wellbeing, and progression into employment or further study
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- Quality Assurance, Training & Partnerships
- Contribute to QA through observations and audits
- Provide staff training on inclusive practice
- Build strong stakeholder relationships
- Uphold safeguarding, EDI, and compliance standards
About You
Qualifications & SEND Knowledge
- Level 3 qualification with GCSE English and Maths
- Relevant degree or vocational background
- Strong knowledge of:
- SEND Code of Practice
- EHCP processes
Experience
- Proven experience supporting:
- Young people with SEND and EHCPs
- Leading EHCP reviews
- Collaborating with parents, carers, and professionals
Skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication
- Ability to produce high-quality reports
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Highly organised with strong time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively for positive learner outcomes
Professional Values & Flexibility
- Commitment to safeguarding and CPD
- Full driving licence with a willingness to travel across sites
Interviews to be held: TBC (earlier time frames to be confirmed).
For additional detail, please refer to [attached job description](insert link if available).
Aligned to Our VISION Values
Successful candidates must demonstrate alignment with the following organisational values:
- Valuing Teamwork – We thrive through collaboration, valuing each other’s contributions.
- Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to innovate, share knowledge, and reflect on practice.
- Student Centred – Our decisions always prioritise the best outcomes for our students.
- Inclusive – We embrace diversity and learn from one another.
- Open and Caring – We foster an environment built on trust, empathy, and mutual support.
- Nurturing Education Excellence – We deliver high-quality programmes to realise students' ambitions.
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About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group, formed in 2017, is the largest education provider in the South East Midlands, currently impacting over 15,000 students per year.
Colleges & Centres include:
- Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, and Tresham College in Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering, and Wellingborough
- Shuttleworth College (specialist land-based training)
- The Bedford Sixth Form and The Corby Sixth Form (dedicated sixth-form available)
- National College for Motorsport (resied at Silverstone race circuit)
- Community-based Learning Centres (in Bedford, Corby, and Kettering)
We prioritise removing barriers to education and providing accessible training throughout Bedfordshire and Northampteshire.
Safeguarding Our Students
The Bedford College Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will undergo rigorous vetting, including:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Satisfactory references
Ex-offenders: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. See The DBS Filtering Guide for details on required declarable convictions.
Note: Candidates barred from working with children must not apply—failure to disclose this is a criminal offence.
Professional Conduct: All candidates are expected to adhere to the attached policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders.
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