Additional Learning Support (ALS) Advisor

About the role

We are currently seeking an ALS Advisor to join our Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

As an ALS Advisor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• SEND Support Planning & Review - Develop and implement individual support plans for students with SEND, regularly reviewing and adapting strategies to ensure effective outcomes.
• Staff Guidance & Inclusive Practice - Advise and support curriculum staff on SEND needs and inclusive strategies, ensuring consistent and effective classroom implementation.
• Student Mentoring & Development - Provide targeted mentoring and guidance to students, building confidence, independence, and engagement in learning.
• Quality Monitoring & Collaboration - Conduct classroom observations, build strong relationships with staff and students, and promote continuous improvement in inclusive practice.
• Promotion & Compliance - Represent the College at events, maintain knowledge of SEND processes, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and professional development standards.

About you

• Qualifications & Knowledge - Level 2 Maths and English with a relevant Level 3 qualification (or willingness), and strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding, and post-16 education.
• SEND & Educational Experience - Experience supporting young people with a range of additional needs in educational settings, including working with curriculum teams and external agencies.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Strong ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and external partners, building positive relationships and delivering clear guidance and support.
• Organisation & Technical Skills - Highly organised with strong IT and administrative skills, able to produce professional reports, manage workloads, and maintain confidentiality and data protection.
• Professionalism & Flexibility - Positive, adaptable approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, travel across sites, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contact Information

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

Vision Values

The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Safeguarding Our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.