Job Description

The Role

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join the Student Support and Wellbeing team as a Specialist Inclusion Mentor. This role plays a vital part in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD), enabling them to thrive in an inclusive, supportive, and empowering learning environment.



You will work closely with students, parents/carers, curriculum staff, and external agencies to design and implement tailored support strategies. Through proactive mentoring and skill-building sessions, you will contribute to a culture of high expectations and inclusive practice across the College.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Managing a personal caseload of students with SEND/LDD and coordinating their individual Student Support Plans. Delivering one-to-one and small group study skills sessions, both on-site and online, using appropriate assistive technologies. Collaborating with curriculum staff and support services to ensure inclusive teaching and assessment strategies are embedded. Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on students' progress and support impact through accurate record-keeping and quality data. Supporting transition and assessment processes for new and existing students with support needs. Contributing to quality improvement processes and sharing best practices to promote inclusive learning across the College.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys and promote inclusive practice in a dynamic, student-centred environment. You'll be part of a dedicated and knowledgeable team committed to equality of opportunity, where your contribution will help shape the success of every learner.

Interested? Apply Early!

If this role inspires you, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Rewards and Benefits

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Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified(TM)


Enhanced leave allowance of

38 days

(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension scheme: + Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) -

28.68%

employer contribution
+ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) -

15.4%

employer contribution

Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. 1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications Agile working opportunities Enhanced Family friendly policies Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: + Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
+ Occupational Health
+ FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
+ FREE eye tests
+ Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
+ FREE healthy breakfast
+ Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
+ Health and beauty salon
+ Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)

Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates FREE car parking Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks



B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process


B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here


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Job Type

Permanent

Curriculum / Service Area

Student Support and Wellbeing

Campus / Location

Various

Hours per week

37

Part-Year?

No

Post scale

Scale 4/5

Post Scale Range (FTE)

25,547 - 29,283

Closing Date

26/05/2025