Job Description

Salary

32,523 - 36,566 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Term Time

Package

Annual Leave- 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period (pro-rata for part and term time employees)
17.1% Employer Pension Contribution into Local Government Pension Scheme

Date posted

16/06/2025

Job reference

RR00000294

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About

the role

As a Personal Tutor in our specialist SEND provision, you will play a central role in supporting the personal, social, and academic development of learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and a range of learning needs. You'll work closely with curriculum staff, the EHCP and inclusion team, and external professionals to ensure learners are safe, supported, and making meaningful progress toward adulthood.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality tutorial sessions, contributing to EHCP reviews and multiagency meetings, and offering personalised pastoral support through regular 1:1s and small group sessions. You will be a key contact for learners and their families, promoting positive relationships and ensuring student voice shapes their experience at college.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, tailored group tutorial sessions focusing on independence, wellbeing, preparation for adulthood, and personal development, aligned to EHCP outcomes and SHAPE themes. Conduct regular 1:1 pastoral meetings with learners to support emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and progression. Collaborate with the EHCP team to prepare for and contribute to annual reviews, including gathering learner views, monitoring progress towards outcomes, and supporting target setting. Track and monitor student progress against EHCP outcomes, starting points, and personal goals using agreed college systems. Identify and assess pastoral or wellbeing needs, implementing appropriate interventions and escalating concerns to safeguarding or therapeutic teams as required. Work in close partnership with curriculum staff to embed inclusive practices and ensure reasonable adjustments are in place and effective. Liaise regularly with parents/carers and external professionals (e.g., social workers, therapists) to ensure coordinated support. Support with induction, transitions, and internal progression planning for learners, including toward supported internships, independent living, or further study. Contribute to a culture of inclusion and student voice by encouraging feedback, enabling self-expression, and celebrating success. Maintain accurate and timely records of interventions, EHCP contributions, and tutorial attendance.


If you want to find out more about the role please contactEleanor Coppard, Academy Director - Eleanor.Coppard@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between 32,523 - 36,566 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1% Annual leave - 30 Days(222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays(59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period(pro-rata for part and term time employees) Health and wellbeing, we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses


Further information can be found on ourBenefits andCareer Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 17th August 2025

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.