Job Title: 14 – 16 SEND Support Worker (Reduced Year)Salary: Commencing at 26,195 with progression to 26,855 per annum pro rataClosing Date: 2026-07-17About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting young people who may have found school a barrier to learning? Do you have the drive to help learners re-engage with education, build confidence and develop the skills they need for a successful future?
Leeds City College are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our vibrant 14-16 Skills Programme team. Youll play a key role in helping our learners, many of whom have SEND or additional needs, to thrive both academically and personally.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to create a nurturing and structured environment where every learner is empowered to succeed.
Please note, this is a reduced year (39 weeks) role. The pro rata’d salary is 23,902 with progression to 24,505.
Although the closing date for the vacancy is specified in the advert, should a suitable candidate for the role be found before this date, the advert may be closed. We therefore advise that if you are interested in applying for the role, to submit an application as soon as possible.
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
Peoples 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 UsLeeds 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 Colleges 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. Youll 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.SAFEGUARDINGAt 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.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
- We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
- We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
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