Higher Level Inclusion and Support Facilitator

The Sheffield College • Full-time • Sheffield • £29,335 - £34,234 / year • 9h ago

About us    

The Sheffield College is a thriving further and higher education community, empowering around 13,000 learners each year to achieve their goals. Driven by our mission to transform lives through learning, we foster an inclusive environment, recognised through our 2026 Investors in Diversity Gold award and 3rd ‑ place ranking in the National Centre for Diversity’s 2025 Top 100 Most Inclusive UK Employers.

About the Role  

This role has a variety of key impacts.
To provide high-quality, personalized learner-centered support for students at Sheffield College. To lead a small team of Learning Support Workers in supporting Teaching, Learning and Assessment. ISHLTA will contribute to inclusive education by delivering targeted support across a range of specialist programs that support Engagement in Education and Preparation for Adulthood. To work with teaching and support teams to review student progress and capture progress against EHCP outcomes and personal targets.

Main Responsibilities:

Support the transition and onboarding of students with an EHCP, SEN or other inclusion needs to successfully apply to and enrol at TSC.

Support transition activities and ensure consistent support across curriculum areas as needed.

Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Inclusive Teaching Plans (IILPs), Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and personalised support strategies.

Provide advanced classroom support for learners, including those with special educational needs, disabilities (SEND), and/or learning support needs.

Plan and deliver targeted interventions and structured learning sessions to small groups or individuals, under the guidance of teaching staff.

Support students across a range of specialist curriculum programs, centered around Preparation for Adulthood. Supporting students to understand living a Healthy life, being confident in their Community, Living Independently and having a career.

Monitor and report on learner progress, behaviour, and engagement to relevant staff and support teams.

Work in partnership with teaching staff, curriculum teams, and external professionals to promote inclusive practice.

Contribute to the promotion of a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment that reflects The Sheffield College's values.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of further education frameworks, SEND, inclusive teaching strategies, and safeguarding procedures.

t to find out more about the role please contact Rosanna Hurst, Rosanna.Hurst@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you  

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £29,335 - £34,234  per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Alongside your salary, your pension is one of the most valuable benefits of joining the College. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) , administered locally by SYPA , provides financial security in retirement and support for your loved ones.

Our Full Benefits Package

SYPA – with a generous employer contribution

Annual leave - 30 Days  (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period

Health and wellbeing support , including:

Employee assistance programme through Bupa

Occupational Health through PAM

Free eye tests for VDU users

Free parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Hybrid and flexible working opportunities

Continuous professional development opportunities

A people ‑ focused working culture where you can grow and thrive

Further information can be found on our Benefits  and Career Development   pages.

Disability Confident  

We are a  Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice.  If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact  jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk  

Armed Forces Covenant   

As part of our commitment through the  Armed Forces Covenant , we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country. 

Safeguarding   

We are an employer who is   committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.    Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here  Safeguarding  

Next Steps:  

To apply:  Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at   jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk  CVs are currently not accepted. 

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.     

Closing date: 25th October 2026

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier. 

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