Job Reference: HR2526-119

Status / Hours: Permanent / 18.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,588.12 per annum / full time equivalent

                £14,294.06 per annum / pro rata

 Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

 All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

 Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

The Learning Support department has a new opportunity for a highly motivated and inspirational individual to join our team to provide high quality support for young people with an Education Health and Care Plan.

We are recruiting for a highly organised and dedicated team member who can implement, monitor and review the outcomes for young people with an EHCP. You will work proactively with students, their parents, carer, internal and external stakeholders to provide inclusive and challenging support for students to achieve the outcomes as detailed in their EHCP to thrive in their career or independent living aspirations.

You will be a strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults. Previous experience working in a range of settings supporting young people or adults with specific learning differences and or disabilities, knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice is essential.

All applications must be received by: Monday 8th June 2026

Shortlisting date: Monday 15^th June 2026

Biographical Interviews to be held: Monday 22^nd June 2026

Panel Interviews to be held: Monday 29^th June 2026

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support.  However, time off is also important.  We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.  We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements.  The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme). 

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.