Supported Employment Assistant

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Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £23,557 and £26,754 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, accessing college courses.

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

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: 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.

• Role
  
  Purpose:
  
  Support students with SEND to access meaningful work placements, fostering independence, confidence, and employability through strong employer partnerships and inclusive practices.
• Student Support: Deliver 1:1 and group support during placements, conduct workplace reviews, run Job Club, and provide mentoring and induction guidance for staff and students.
• Employer Engagement: Develop and maintain vocational profiles, liaise with employers to secure placements, advocate for reasonable adjustments, and promote inclusive workplace practices.
• Administration & Compliance: Maintain accurate records (e.g., progress reports, systematic instruction training), complete health & safety assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement of the Pathways programme.
• Statutory Duties: Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health & safety standards; actively participate in training and development to maintain professional expertise.

• Qualifications: Level 2 Learner Support Certificate (or willingness to work towards);
  Level 2 in Maths and English.
• Knowledge &
  
  Experience:
  
  Working knowledge of post-16 learner support and Equality Act; experience supporting students with learning difficulties/disabilities in educational or workplace settings; liaising with employers; and using Microsoft Office.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively (face-to-face, written, telephone), and work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Attributes & Values: Positive, adaptable attitude; flexible approach to work patterns; commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries; ability to support mobility and personal care needs; and promote the College’s reputation.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to work across sites; understanding of diverse student needs; and readiness to uphold health, safety, and safeguarding responsibilities.

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: TBC

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.

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…