Additional Learning Support Admin Assistant

Location: Bedford • Weekly hours: 37 • Start date: ASAP • End date: 17/11/2026

About the role

This is a teaching and learning support role within The Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of administrative processes to support the management of students with SEND, including but not limited to student support meetings, EHCP processes, and Exam Access Arrangements.
• Provide administrative support for the Additional Support Team at Bedford College.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification.
• English and maths GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent.
• Child and Workforce Enhanced DBS (current and valid, either under the Agency or on the Update Service; if on the Update Service, evidence of the check must be provided alongside the DBS certificate).
• Complete set of references covering the past 3 years (including last employment worked with children if prior to this).
• Right to Work evidence.
• Proof of address.
• Confirmation of online search.
• Confirmation of health check – placement is Fit to Work.
• Confirmation of overseas check, if relevant (if not, confirmation of N/A).
• Teacher Prohibition check and confirmation clear.
• Employment history from school with all gaps in employment accounted for.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through its doors each year. The Group comprises a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College (Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering, and Wellingborough), Shuttleworth College (a specialist land-based college), The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility, the Group also operates community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby, and Kettering offering IT training.

Values

The successful candidate must demonstrate alignment to the Group’s VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, respect each other’s opinions and value each contribution.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice, and learning from others.
• Student Centred – We always do what is best for our students, considering them in all decision-making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, students, community, and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage, and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Pay

Up to £20 per hour (fixed rate, inclusive of agency fees, marking, prepping, travel, and/or accommodation).

Safeguarding

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to 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 are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.