Emotional Literacy Support Facilitator
Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary: £25,585 – £30,915 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications; includes People’s Pension, retail and leisure discounts, and career development opportunities.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent – Term Time
Right to Work: This is a UK-based contract; candidates must provide evidence of the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
About the role
We are seeking an Emotional Literacy Support Facilitator to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department.
Key Responsibilities
- Haven Management & Safe Environment – Manage the Haven provision, providing a safe, structured and supportive space that promotes positive behaviour, independence and social development for learners with SEND and EHCPs.
- ELSA Interventions & Mentoring – Plan and deliver targeted ELSA-informed 1:1 and small‑group interventions and mentoring to build emotional literacy, regulation, resilience and social skills.
- Social Skills & Relationship Development – Support learners to develop friendships, communication, conflict resolution and collaborative skills through structured activities and guided interaction.
- Enrichment, Events & Community Engagement – Plan and lead inclusive, risk‑assessed in‑Haven activities and termly off‑site social events to enhance independence, confidence and community participation.
- Collaboration, Monitoring & Compliance – Work closely with curriculum, ALS, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies, maintain accurate records, evaluate impact, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD requirements.
About you
- Qualifications & Professional Readiness – Level 3 qualification (A Levels or equivalent), GCSE English and maths (A‑C/4+), with or willing to achieve an ELSA qualification, and strong commitment to professional development.
- SEND, FE & Safeguarding Knowledge – Sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, post‑16 education, safeguarding, equality, diversity and confidentiality, with experience supporting learners with SEND in an FE or related setting.
- Learner Support & Relationship Building – Skilled in one‑to‑one support, maintaining professional boundaries, producing high‑quality reports and promoting positive engagement, wellbeing and learning outcomes.
- Organisation, IT & Collaboration – Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills, able to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, work under pressure and collaborate effectively with teaching, support staff and external agencies.
- Professionalism, Flexibility & Values – Self‑motivated and adaptable, committed to creating a welcoming supportive environment, upholding college reputation, safeguarding responsibilities, flexible working patterns and cross‑site working.
Values Alignment
- Valuing Teamwork – Respecting and valuing each team member’s contribution.
- Improving Continuously – Challenging ourselves to always do better.
- Student Centred – Acting in the best interests of students in all decisions.
- Inclusive – Celebrating differences and diversity.
- Open and Caring – Focusing on the wellbeing of our staff, students, community and wider society.
- Nurturing Education Excellence – Promoting educational excellence by delivering challenging programmes.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group, formed in 2017, is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands with over 15 000 students annually, comprising several colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, including Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, and the National College for Motorsport.
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will undergo a thorough vetting process including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates barred from working with children will be ineligible.
Interviews will be held on 18 May 2026.
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