Overview
Job Title: 14 – 16 SEND Support Worker (Reduced Year)
Salary: Commencing at £26,195 with progression to £26,855 per annum pro rata
About the Role
What You Will Do
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to learners, both in and out of the classroom.
- Work with staff to develop and implement effective learning strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Contribute to the development and review of learner targets, EHCP outcomes, and progression plans.
- Monitor learner progress and behaviour, and update tracking systems to identify and address barriers.
- Facilitate communication with parents/carers and support external agency involvement.
- Help to maintain high levels of attendance through supportive intervention and engagement strategies.
- Assist in creating engaging learning environments, including educational visits and display boards.
- Participate in professional development and contribute to the wider ethos of the 14-16 Skills Programme.
About You
- Experienced in supporting young people in an educational setting, particularly those with SEND.
- Skilled in building trusting relationships and inspiring learners to engage positively in their education.
- A strong communicator, able to work collaboratively with staff, families, and professionals.
- Organised, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Flexible and willing to support learners both onsite and in external settings such as work placements.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
