Inclusive Learning Advisors (SEND) (EL817 / 818) Salary: £28,282 – £30,881 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Location: EL817: Crewe Campus / EL818: Ellesmere Port Campus

We are seeking Inclusive Learning Advisors to join our team at our Crewe Campus and Ellesmere Port campus.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Learner Services team to provide high quality support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and / or inclusion needs, to ensure they reach their maximum educational and developmental potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct inclusive support for a caseload of students with SEND and / or inclusion needs and support their achievement, attendance and retention at College
• Undertake pre-entry assessments and regular reviews of students
• Liaise with College staff in the planning of appropriate support for learners with SEND, including special examination arrangements and careers advice
• Produce SEND support plans
• Lead on EHCP consultations and annual reviews

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent
• Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of working in a learning support capacity
• Good working knowledge of students with SEND and / or inclusion needs
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedure
• Ability to develop positive working relationships

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details

How to apply: Please complete our application form and return it to [email protected] by 9am, 6 October 2025. Please specify which campus you wish to apply for within your application. The selection processes will take place on 14 October 2025 at our Ellesmere Port campus and 17 October 2025 at our Crewe campus. We are unable to accept CVs from recruitment agencies.

Benefits: Access to world-class facilities Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email [email protected]. Equality and Diversity Information, Advice and Guidance Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Principles of Customer Service Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities Competitive salary Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS) 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Onsite fitness and childcare facilities Employee benefit platform Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon Free onsite parking Employee Referral Scheme Staff Awards About Us Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment. Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy. There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Crewe Campus Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.

As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts: A multi-purpose sports hall; Climbing wall; Fitness gym; TV and radio studios with specialist equipment; Mock aircraft cabin; Award-winning restaurant, The Academy; Hair, beauty and barbering salons; Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).

Ellesmere Port Campus Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts: Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022); Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023); Mock aircraft cabin; Fitness gym; Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and Professional theatre.