Intervention Support Coach - SEND (Reduced Year)

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Intervention Support Coach - SEND (Reduced Year)

Job Reference: LUM3050/2761

Number of Positions Requested: 1

Contract Type: LEG - Permanent - Reduced Year

Working Hours: 37 hours

City/Town: Leeds

Closing Date: 26/07/2026

Job Category: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Group Member: Leeds City College

Campus: Joseph Priestley Centre

Salary: Commencing at £26,195 with progression to £26,855 per annum pro rata

Pro rata Salary: £23,902 with progression to £24,505

Benefits

• Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum and Management; 39 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum support and business support.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People's Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days; qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

Leeds City College is recruiting for an experienced SEND professional to join our Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) team as an Intervention Support Coach.

This role will lead through a matrix management approach across Luminate FE colleges for the placement and support of students with Educational Health Care Plans. Provide intervention and wellbeing support for learners with needs, enabling them to participate, progress, achieve and enjoy a fully inclusive college experience.

What You Will Do

• Keeping accurate and timely logs and other records, as required.
• Support with student wellbeing in the department and provide support for other members of the team.
• Ensure all paperwork, mandatory training and documentation is kept up to date and in line with statutory requirements.
• Support the department to provide outstanding and robust support to SEND learners in order to meet individual needs as outlined in their EHCP.
• Support intervention strategies aligned to areas of specialism in order to strengthen the subject knowledge of staff.
• To attend meetings as and when required.
• Contribute towards audit and compliance of evidence required for all aspects of SEND support.
• Engage in CPD and training in order to develop pedagogical knowledge within your own specialist area.

About You

• English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
• Qualification relevant to the post.
• Relevant experience, knowledge and understanding of working in the sector around supporting young people with SEND.
• Compassionate, resilient, and patient individual with a strong commitment to inclusion and a belief in discovering potential.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, build positive relationships, and passion for supporting children with SEND and behavioural needs to thrive in their learning environment.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College's values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You'll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group's values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV's and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.