Student Learning Coaches - SEND

Salary actual salary £22,045.60 pa

Location Harlow

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The Vacancy

Student Learning Coaches - SEND

Hours are Monday - Thursday –8.45-5.00pm and Friday 8.45am – 4.45pm

Term Time only

Starting salary £22,645.60 per annum (actual)

Location: Harlow College

Permanent

Are you a graduate looking to go into Further Education teaching? Or looking to change your career to work within education sector with young adults then the role of a Learning Support Practitioner here at Harlow College could be a starting point into your future Career development.

Our team offers outstanding levels of support and coaching across our mainstream campus to enable learners with additional needs to meet their outcomes and fulfil their potential on their course. The role offers you the opportunity to support and learn how the further education sector works, working with many different subject areas facilitating and advocating for the students and offering personalised support and coaching for SEND students.

What the role entails

To provide learning support to students as appropriate, to enable them to fulfil their potential to achieve e.g. clarifying content, making simple notes, differentiating materials, improving their ability to manage their own learning needs.

To provide personal and intimate care support to learners, as identified in their support plan, risk assessment, EHCP or individual care plan, including toileting, dressing, feeding, eating and drinking, personal hygiene, mobility and medical needs, while promoting independence, dignity and respect.

Working closely with parents/carers, healthcare professionals, SEND staff, and teaching colleagues to ensure learners' care needs are met effectively and safely.

To provide support during assessments, examinations, revision sessions, induction activities, educational visits, work experience placements, college visits, and employability activities.

To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and young persons you are responsible for, or come into contact with.

To keep accurate records of (learning) support and course documentation provided in line with college systems

What we are looking for

You will have a desire to work with young people with SEND needs and have strong administrative and organisational skills. You will be educated to a minimum Maths & English at Grade 4/Grade C.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is organised and able to work autonomously and calmly under pressure, is able to communicate well with people of all ages and from all backgrounds, can demonstrate a positive and inclusive manner and is solution focused.

What we can offer

The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package.

Still unsure if this is the right role for you?

If you would like further information on this role or would like to arrange to come in for a visit, please contact the SEND office directly by phone on 01279 868210 or via email: send@harlow-college.ac.uk

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Closing date for applications is 1st November 2026

This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.

We are not currently taking applications from agencies.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and an Investors in Diversity Silver award holder, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.

About us

We are a Further Education College offering a mix of A Levels, vocational courses, T Levels, Apprenticeships, HNC/HNDs and HTQs, as well as adult and part-time courses. We are graded Good by Ofsted and have won awards for our innovative approach to learning.

We were the first college in the UK to be given Apple Distinguished School status for our pioneering approach to the use of new technology. We also have a campus at Stansted Airport which is the first of it's kind in the country offering our students a unique opportunity for a career in the aviation industry.