SEND Specialist Practitioner

Role

SEND Specialist Practitioner – a permanent full‑time position based at Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford.

Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford.

Salary £35,894 to £47,971 per annum (DOE). Includes 35 days annual leave, bank holidays, teacher’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, and professional development opportunities.

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Permanent full‑time contract.

• Deliver specialist support and interventions for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across all study programmes, focusing on SEND specialisms (Neurodiversity, SEMH, SPLD).
• Plan and deliver 1:1 sessions, small groups and workshops; employ specialist strategies and accessible technology to promote independence and progress.
• Support curriculum staff to embed inclusive practice, facilitate cross‑college CPD and share learning for SEND learners.
• Set and review learner targets, track attendance and achievement, maintain accurate records and contribute to EHCP annual reviews and curriculum performance reports.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and health & safety standards; engage in ongoing training and development to maintain professional expertise.

• A Levels or equivalent; GCSE English and Maths (A–C);
  Degree or Level 5 qualification in a SEND specialist area (ASD, SPLD, SEMH).
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice (2014), safeguarding, equality and diversity; experience supporting young people with SEND/EHCP in FE settings and leading meetings with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems; ability to produce professional reports; excellent administrative and record‑keeping skills; understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

• Effective communication (verbal, written, telephone).
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills; ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, innovate and adapt to change.
• Commitment to TBCG values (teamwork, inclusivity, student‑centred, openness, caring, educational excellence).
• Flexible approach, willingness to travel, safeguarding responsibility and access to own transport.

• Commitment to TBCG values (teamwork, inclusivity, student‑centred, openness, caring, educational excellence).
• Flexible approach, willingness to travel, safeguarding responsibility and access to own transport.

The successful post‑holder will need a SEND ‘Specialism’ in one of the following:
Neurodiversity, SEMH, or SPLD.

Interviews to be held: 22 January 2026.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 by the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, serving over 15,000 students annually. The Group includes seven colleges and community learning centres across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will undergo enhanced DBS and reference checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

EEO Statement: The Bedford College Group is an equal opportunities employer.