SEND Coordinator

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

1 Full Time position available and 1 Full Time Maternity cover position available

Qualified Lecturer Salary L5 and above (P27-P35 £32,186.70 - £40,015.50)

Interview date - TBC


Key Purpose:
The post holder will be responsible for liaising with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that high quality support is provided to learners, in line with their EHCP, within our Foundation Department at our City Centre Campus to enable our learners to follow their aspirations.




Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.


If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.


The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.


· To coordinate the delivery of support within one or more given curriculum area/s in liaison with curriculum colleagues, learning support and Managers


· To be the single point of contact for identified learners (and their parents/carers, SEND Practitioners and other stake holders) who have an EHCP and/or other support needs in the curriculum area/s


· Identify learners from a range of sources including the consultation process with the Local Authority, declaration by learners before, during or after enrolment, initial assessment, reports, verbal information and observation as to who requires support in the area


· To participate in the learner journey offering support to students and prospective students, which will include attending open events, taking part in the consultation process with Local Authorities, assisting at interview, agreeing support plans, and contributing to induction, tutorial, reports, parent’s evenings, assessment, recording and reviewing processes in accordance with the College regulations


· To attend College interviews with prospective learners and chair Annual EHCP review meetings as necessary


· To contribute to the estimation of the type and amount of support the learners require and complete the required paperwork






Please see attached for the full Job Description
  • PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLs or equivalent teaching qualification.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of issues relating to learners with a range of support needs
  • Demonstrate an understanding of exam access arrangements



Please see attached for the full Person Specification


  • Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
  • One Selfie Day per year
  • Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
  • Continuing Professional Development for all staff
  • Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme
  • £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
  • Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
  • The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
  • Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
  • Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
  • Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock