Job Description

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position:

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Student Liaison Lead

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Student Liaison Lead to support adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a college setting. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for learners, ensuring they feel supported, engaged, and empowered throughout their educational journey. Strong communication skills, a person-centred approach, and experience in SEND support are essential for creating an inclusive and positive learning environment.



The successful candidate will:

deliver effective student parliament and student voice initiative deliver enrichment curriculum in line with student feedback Line manage the Accessible Information Officer in line with CQC & Ofsted guidance (including LA audits)

Salary: 14.34 per hour/27,590.16

Hours: 37

Weeks: 52

Holiday: 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holidays

Closing date: 30th January 2026- 12 noon

Internal applicants to complete an expression of interest detailing skill and experience that fit the role - email to recruitment@henshaws.org.uk

Requirements:

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Experience of supporting students with visual impairments, learning difficulties and/or other disabilities


Experience of working in further education environment


Good standard of Math and English


Holds or working towards Level 3 Qualification in a relevant curriculum or specialist area

Other information:

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Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888