SEND Specialist Practitioner

1 day ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom The Bedford College Group Full time

Role: SEND Specialist Practitioner

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £35,894 and £47,971 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full 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 a SEND Specialist Practitioner to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

As a SEND Specialist Practitioner, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

  • Role Purpose – Deliver specialist support and interventions for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across all study programmes, focusing on SEND specialisms (Neurodiversity, SEMH, SPLD).
  • Teaching & Support – Plan and deliver 1:1 sessions, small groups, and workshops; employ specialist strategies and accessible technology to promote independence and progress.
  • Collaboration & CPD – Support curriculum staff to embed inclusive practice, facilitate cross-college CPD, and share best practice to improve teaching and learning for SEND learners.
  • Monitoring & Administration – Set and review learner targets, track attendance and achievement, maintain accurate records, and contribute to EHCP annual reviews and curriculum performance reports.
  • Statutory Duties – Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health & safety standards; engage in ongoing training and development to maintain professional expertise.

About you:

  • Qualifications – A Levels or equivalent; GCSE English and Maths (A–C); Degree or Level 5 qualification in a SEND specialist area (ASD, SPLD, SEMH).
  • Knowledge & Experience – Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice (2014), safeguarding, equality and diversity; experience supporting young people with SEND/EHCP in FE settings and leading meetings with stakeholders.
  • Technical Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems; ability to produce professional reports; excellent administrative and record-keeping skills; understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
  • Core Competencies – Effective communication (verbal, written, telephone), strong organisational and time-management skills, ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, innovate, and adapt to change.
  • Values & Attributes – Commitment to TBCG values (Teamwork, Inclusivity, Student-Centred, Openness, Caring, Educational Excellence); flexible approach, willingness to travel, safeguarding responsibility, and access to own transport.

The successful post-holder will need to have a SEND 'Specialism' in one of the following: Neurodiversity, SEMH, or SPLD.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 22 January 2026

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

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. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and 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.

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