Job Description

Operated by Digital Advantage, DISC is the Digital Independent Specialist College, a unique environment designed to help young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) move towards employment in the creative and digital economy. Based in the city centre of Manchester, DISC is a creative and digital studio providing supported work-based learning to help talented young people fulfil their potential and dreams.

DISC is for young people with SEND aged 16-24 who love creative and digital work and who would thrive in a professional, work-based learning environment, who love learning by doing and making and who want to develop their core skills to help them into the workplace.

We are a professional and agile organisation seeking committed staff members who share our goal to improve the life chances of young people with SEND. We are seeking a full time Lead Studio Support Worker to join our dedicated team working under the direction of the Head of College to deliver quality provision to all learners.

The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting young people to achieve their goals, professional and open to developing within an innovative setting. They will be agile and able to adapt their working style to fit a small and fast paced organisation, embrace new ideas and share theirs for the overall progress of our young people. Professional/lived experience of people with SEND and strong digital skills are a bonus, but they are not a pre-requisite. We are open to applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

This role is full time with a salary band of 29,817.00 to 32,135.00 per annum, depending on experience.

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Safeguarding Statement

At DISC, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, we follow rigorous procedures to ensure that all applicants are suitable to work with young people. This includes background checks, references, and adherence to our safeguarding policies. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures can be found attached to our application form.

Application process

To view , other relevant information and apply for this role, please visit https://form.jotform.com/252052877973367

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,949.00-31,199.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025