Individual Development Plan; IDP Coordinator

Individual Development Plan (IDP) Coordinator Job details

• Location:
  
  Bridgend
• Date posted: 16/07/2026
• Job reference: REQ
  01214
• Salary scale:
  Scale 6: £34,204 - £36,536 per annum
• Contractual hours: 37
• Basis:
  Full time

Are you passionate about empowering learners and ensuring every student reaches their full potential? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Bridgend College!

Job Purpose:

To support the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo) and Deputy ALNCo by coordinating a person‑centred approach to Individual Development Plan (IDP) creation, update and review process for learners with additional learning needs, in full compliance with the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (ALNET) and Additional Learning Needs Code (2021).

This role will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including learners, parents/carers, college staff and external professionals, and organisations including schools and local authorities. This will contribute to a clear understanding of individual need in order to plan and provide effective support to help learners reach their full potential, whilst ensuring the college effectively meets its legal duties.

You will be able to work effectively with others and build strong relationships and have a sound working knowledge of relevant ALN legislation. Experience of working with young people and families who have ALN and disabilities and understanding their needs along with relevant ALN CPD/related qualifications are essential.

Interview date: 17/08/2026

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.