Additional Learning Support Advisor

Role

Additional Learning Support Advisor

Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum (Pro‑Rata) DOE and Qualifications. People’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

37 hours per week – 40 weeks per year

Permanent – Term Time (UK based contract). Right to work in the UK required; no sponsorship.

• Role Purpose – Ensure students with SEND receive tailored support through individual plans, mentoring, and inclusive classroom practices that promote confidence and independence.
• Support Planning – Create and share individual support plans, review strategies with students, and guide curriculum teams on effective SEND approaches.
• Student & Staff Engagement – Mentor students, provide advice and guidance on additional support services, and build strong professional relationships within the College.
• Quality & Compliance – Conduct classroom observations to monitor implementation, maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of SEND processes, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Statutory Duties – Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety; actively participate in training and development to uphold professional standards.

• Qualifications – Level 2 in Maths and English; relevant Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Knowledge & Experience – Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice (2014), safeguarding, equality and diversity; experience supporting young people with SEND in FE settings and liaising with curriculum teams and external agencies.
• Technical Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems; ability to produce professional reports and support plans; understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Core Competencies – Excellent communication (verbal and written), organisational and time‑management skills; ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, adapt to change, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Values & Attributes – Positive and adaptable attitude; commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries; willingness to work across sites, travel as required and maintain continuous professional development.

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

23 January 2026

• 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 and our wider community, 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.

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…