High Needs Intervention Coach (Reduced Year), Leeds

Job Title: High Needs Intervention Coach (Reduced Year)Salary: Commencing at 26,195 with progression to 26,855 per annum pro rataClosing Date: 2026-07-23About the Role

Leeds City College are seeking a High Needs Intervention Coach to join our Future Pathways department.

In this role, you will deliver targeted, high-impact, small-group or 1:1 interventions to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) within the Future Pathways department. Operating both within and external to the structured classroom environment, the post-holder will design and implement bespoke intervention strategies directly linked to students’ Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets alongside the High Needs Team Lead within department. This role focuses on breaking down barriers to learning, promoting emotional regulation, and accelerating progress toward personal, social, and academic statutory outcomes.

Our Future Pathways Department supports young people aged 1625 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) – including those with SEND, SEMH needs, or a history of educational disengagement (NEET) – to access education and employment. Admission is exclusively via local authority consultation to ensure we can meet the student’s EHCP needs.

Please note, this is a reduced year role (39 weeks). The pro rata’d salary is 23,902 with progression to 24,505.

What You Will Do

• Plan and deliver evidence-based 1:1 and small-group interventions (focusing on emotional regulation, social communication, motor skills, and independent living) to help high-needs learners meet their EHCP targets.
• Develop sensory-tactile resources and dynamically adjust coaching styles to meet immediate neurodivergent, communication, and sensory needs.
• Use assistive technologies, communication aids (e.g., PECS, AAC devices), and visual frameworks to ensure learning is accessible and provide targeted support during lessons, collaborating with teaching staff to ensure accessibility.
• Implement Positive Behavioural Agreements (PBAs), monitor environments for sensory triggers to prevent distress, and use approved de-escalation techniques in crisis situations.
• Accurately record daily intervention data and behavioural logs, translating them into progress reports fit for statutory EHCP annual reviews.
• Work alongside internal and external specialists (e.g., Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, CAMHS) to embed strategies into college life.
• Support new student inductions (taster days, orientation), assist with recruitment events (open evenings, interviews), and advise prospective parents and carers.
• Assist with exam access arrangements (sensory setups, readers/scribes) and participate in departmental peer-reviews to improve intervention quality.

(Note: This role requires occasional evening/weekend work for departmental events.)

About You

1. A relevant Level 3 qualification in Education, Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care, or a related specialist SEND field.
2. Recognised specialist training in intervention strategies or therapeutic approaches (e.g. ELSA, PECS, Makaton, Dyslexia/Dyscalculia support, or Speech & Language frameworks).
3. Substantial experience of delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions to young people with high-needs, complex SEND, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
4. Knowledgeable about learning difficulties, the effects of trauma on learning, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
5. Possess a deep understanding of the frustrations and challenges faced by students with complex needs and remains calm and supportive under pressure.
6. Able to positively manage challenging behaviours, emotional outbursts, or high-stress situations without taking incidents personally and is skilled in using positive behaviour interventions and de-escalation techniques.
7. Strongly committed to promoting student independence and self-advocacy, dignity, and equal opportunity in every aspect of college life.
8. Ability to break down complex curriculum concepts into accessible, digestible tasks tailored to individual EHCP targets.
9. Competent (or willing to be trained) in manual handling, assisting wheelchair users, and administering basic medical or personal care plans.
10. Excellent verbal and written skills for tracking student progress, updating logs, and collaborating with course teams.

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.

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