Inclusive Learning Advisor (EHCP/HNS)

Job Title: Inclusive Learning Advisor (EHCP/HNS)

Status: Permanent, 37 hours          

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 13th July 2025  

Assessment Centre Date: Thursday 24th July 2025

Overview

Reaseheath college works with over twenty different Local Authorities in any given academic year.  Although each Local Authority sets out it’s legal guidance on an individual basis, the process of receiving, consulting, and replying to the Local Authority regarding an EHCP is the same.

The purpose of the Learning Skills Centre (LSC) is to ensure that all students on an EHCP have the correct provisions and support to enable them to successfully engage in the curriculum. Working cross functionally with external stakeholders, curriculum areas and support areas, the LSC is fundamental in implementing, delivering and reviewing the processes in place to effectively meet the needs of learners.

About the role

As an Inclusive Learning Advisor specialising in EHCP / HNS, you will work collaboratively with the EHCP / SEND Team Leader to effectively manage a caseload of EHCP / High Needs students to transition, engage and achieve at college.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide direct support for a caseload of EHCP/High Needs students.
• Complete pre-entry initial assessment of learner needs and regular reviews.
• To complete EHCP consultations and agreeing appropriate Inclusion Support Plan.
• Produce and support the implementation of Inclusive Passports to ensure that students can fully access the curriculum and college environment.
• Chair team meetings for the EHCP/SEND team and contribute to wider LSC.
   

The successful candidate will have:

• Professional qualification relating to SEND or willingness to work towards.
• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE Grade C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge of the EHCP process.
• Knowledge and understanding of current SEND legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of funding requirements.
   

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
   

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

Please note this role constitutes regulated activity as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at humanresources@reaseheath.ac.uk should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.