Job Description

West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds 28 hours per week, 42 weeks per year - Permanent Salary: 25,875 - 28,155 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) Actual Salary: 17,762 - 19,327 per annum
We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to support and enhance the delivery of effective services that underpin student learning. Working collaboratively within a wider team, this role is focused on empowering students with barriers to learning, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. A calm, caring, and highly organised approach is essential.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team of learning support staff, with a strong understanding of the EHCP Annual Review process. Excellent communication skills are vital for working effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Experience with timetabling is highly desirable. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, are required to establish systems that track and monitor progress against targets and deadlines.

Candidates must be able to manage their own workload, work flexibly, and meet tight deadlines. A broad understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) would be a distinct advantage, as would knowledge of medical or care support needs, since the role may involve assisting students with specific care requirements.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme Family friendly policies and flexible working Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee wellbeing initiatives Free parking Canteen Company events Access to various memberships and discount schemes Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days Funded subject course development for your role Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities Career progression opportunities
West Suffolk College provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking to make a real impact in education. As one of the largest further education providers in the region, the college offers a broad range of courses, from apprenticeships to degree programmes, allowing you to contribute to diverse learning paths.

The college is deeply committed to both student success and staff development. With its strong ties to local businesses and industry, you have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects and help shape the future workforce. The supportive and innovative atmosphere encourages professional growth through training and development programmes.

By joining West Suffolk College, you become part of a forward-thinking institution known for its excellent facilities, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on employability, making it an exciting place to further your career.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND APPLY DIRECTLY VIA OUR PORTAL. WE CANNOT ACCEPT INDEED APPLICATIONS OR CVS AS A FORMAL APPLICATION, THANK YOU.

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date:

8.00am on Wednesday 6th August

Interviews:

To be held shortly throughout

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,875.00-28,155.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/08/2025