Advanced SEN Practitioner - Adults

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Advanced SEN Practitioner for Adults in Yeovil. This part-time term-time role will involve delivering tailored support to enhance adult learners' confidence and skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in Special Education Needs and demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Previous experience with adult provision is valuable. Candidates can expect a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme (18.9% employer contributions)

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Strong interest in supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect personal needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored interventions for learners with diverse needs.
• Manage Access to Work referrals and provide Job Coach support.
• Contribute to staff training and take part in EHCP reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Special Education Needs background

IT and admin skills

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Level 3 Award for Learning Support Practitioners

Job description

* Advanced SEN Practitioner - AdultsNEWFast Apply# Advanced SEN Practitioner - AdultsEmployerLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £26,790 FTEPosted: 12th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 4th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526028Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1526028* Share :Step into a role where your expertise genuinely **changes lives**. As an **Advanced SEN Practitioner** for **Adults** at **Yeovil College**, you’ll champion inclusive **learning**, boost learner confidence, and **support adults** to thrive both in the **classroom** and in the **workplace**. This **full-time, term-time-only** post offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive, forward-thinking team dedicated to helping every learner succeed.As a key member of the **SEND** Team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality ALS/SEND **support** for **adults** and some **apprentices**, with **adult provision** at the heart of your work. You’ll co-ordinate, triage, and deliver tailored **interventions** that help learners with a range of needs succeed in mainstream courses, while also managing **Access to Work** referrals and providing hands-on Job Coach support that builds confidence, skills, and strong **employer** **partnerships**. From maintaining accurate records and supporting Cognassist assessments to guiding **apprenticeship learners**, contributing to staff training, and taking part in EHCP reviews, you’ll be central to ensuring learners feel prepared, **supported**, and ambitious about their next steps. If you’re passionate about **empowering adults** to achieve their goals and thrive in education and work, we want to hear from you.**What we're looking for:*** A strong interest in working with young people and adults with additional needs.* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.* A Special Education Needs background and knowledge along with IT and admin skills are key for the role* Level 2 English and Maths, or willingness to work towards.* Level 3 Award for Learning Support Practitioners or willingness to work towards.* Respectful of learner’s personal needs and maintain confidentiality at all times.**What we offer:*** Annual Salary: **£26,790 FTE*** Full Time, Term Time only position, **37 hours per week*** Generous pension scheme of **18.9%** employer contributions* Staff **discount scheme** with high street and online retailers* Opportunities for **professional** **development** and **career growth*** Employee assistance programme* **Free** onsite gym* Subsidised catering facilities* Access to **free** staff parking**Don't miss out!**Join **Yeovil College** and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. **Apply** **now** to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!**Safeguarding Statement**Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS.DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck (www.ucheck.co.uk) to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates suitability to work with children and young adults.### Yeovil College