What are the responsibilities and job description for the Additional Learning Support Advisor position at Central Bedfordshire College?
Location: Bedford
Salary: Between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications
Expires: 12/05/2026 23:59
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Role: Additional Learning Support Advisor
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About The Role
We are currently seeking an Additional Learning Support (ALS) Advisor to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.
As an ALS Advisor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
Interviews to be held: 08 June 2026
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Apply
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Salary: Between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications
Expires: 12/05/2026 23:59
Apply
Role: Additional Learning Support Advisor
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About The Role
We are currently seeking an Additional Learning Support (ALS) Advisor to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.
As an ALS Advisor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
- SEND Support Planning & Review – Develop, share and regularly review Individual Support Plans with curriculum teams, ensuring strategies are effectively implemented and responsive to student needs.
- Student Mentoring & Independence – Provide mentoring and guidance to learners with SEND, building confidence, independence and engagement through tailored support.
- Staff Guidance & Inclusive Practice – Advise and support staff on SEND needs and inclusive strategies, promoting consistent best practice across teaching and learning.
- Monitoring, Quality & Collaboration – Carry out classroom observations, maintain strong professional relationships, and use evidence to inform continuous improvement of support provision.
- Representation, Compliance & Development – Represent the College at events, provide guidance on ALS services, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and ongoing professional development requirements.
- Qualifications & Professional Readiness – Level 2 English and maths, with a relevant Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards), supported by strong commitment to SEND practice and development.
- SEND, FE & Legislative Knowledge – Good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, post‑16 education pathways, safeguarding, equality, diversity and confidentiality within an FE or related setting.
- Learner Support & Communication – Experienced in one‑to‑one support with young people with SEND, producing professional reports and support plans, and communicating effectively with students, staff, parents and external agencies.
- Organisation, IT & Teamwork – Excellent organisational, time‑management and IT skills, able to prioritise workload, work under pressure, collaborate with curriculum teams and contribute positively within a diverse team.
- Professionalism, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Positive and adaptable approach, committed to safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries, willing to travel and work across all college sites with access to own transport.
Interviews to be held: 08 June 2026
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
- Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
- Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
- Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
- Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
- Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
- Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Apply
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Salary : $27,717 - $32,515