What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHCP Keyworker position at Central Bedfordshire College?
Location: Bedford
Salary: Between £30,915 and £41,085 per annum DOE and Qualifications
Expires: 08/07/2026 23:59
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Role: EHCP Keyworker – X6 Vacancies
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £30,915 and £41,085 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 six EHCP Keyworker’s to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.
As an EHCP Keyworker, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
Interviews to be held: TBC
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.
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Salary: Between £30,915 and £41,085 per annum DOE and Qualifications
Expires: 08/07/2026 23:59
Apply
Role: EHCP Keyworker – X6 Vacancies
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £30,915 and £41,085 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 six EHCP Keyworker’s to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.
As an EHCP Keyworker, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
- EHCP Provision & Compliance Leadership – Oversee high‑quality EHCP support, ensuring Section F provision is delivered, monitored and fully compliant, with a strong focus on learner progress and independence.
- Annual Reviews & Statutory Processes – Lead and coordinate person‑centred EHCP annual reviews, producing high‑quality reports and ensuring compliance with statutory timelines and Local Authority requirements.
- Progress Monitoring & Data‑Led Intervention– Track and analyse learner progress against EHCP outcomes, using robust systems to identify risk and implement timely, effective intervention strategies.
- Preparing for Adulthood & Mentoring Support – Design and deliver PfA programmes and targeted mentoring to develop learners’ independence, wellbeing and progression into employment or further study.
- Quality Assurance, Training & Partnerships – Contribute to QA through observations and audits, provide staff training on inclusive practice, build strong stakeholder relationships and uphold safeguarding, EDI and compliance standards.
- Qualifications & SEND Knowledge – Level 3 qualification with GCSE English and maths, alongside a relevant degree or vocational background, supported by strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
- SEND, EHCP & Learner Support Experience – Experience supporting young people with SEND and EHCPs, including leading reviews and working collaboratively with parents, carers and professionals.
- Communication, Reporting & Professional Practice – Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality reports and maintain professional boundaries.
- Organisation, Independence & Teamwork – Highly organised with strong time‑management skills, able to work independently and collaboratively to achieve positive learner outcomes.
- Professional Values, Flexibility & Safeguarding – Committed to safeguarding and CPD, adaptable and responsive to changing needs, with a full driving licence and willingness to travel across sites.
Interviews to be held: TBC
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 : $30,915 - $41,085