Build a Rewarding Career in SEND
Make a real difference every day by joining our ambitious and supportive SEND team.
Whether you're an experienced SEND professional, a recent graduate, or an aspiring apprentice, we'll help you build a rewarding career that changes lives.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and adults with SEND
- Access fully funded training and professional development
- Benefit from clear career progression opportunities
- Work alongside passionate professionals
- Enjoy generous holiday package and pension
Grow Your Career With Us
Whatever your starting point, we'll support you to develop your skills and discover your area of expertise within SEND and neurodiversity.
Not sure which role is right for you? We'll help match your experience, skills, and ambitions to the opportunities available.
Apply today and start your journey in SEND.
Currently there are no vacancies in this area, but if you'd like to be kept informed on when something else comes up in the future, register your interest below
If you have a disability, neurodivergence, or a condition that may impact your performance during our selection process, we are happy to accommodate your needs. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any necessary adjustments throughout the application and selection process. As an employee, we will continue to discuss and work with you to ensure you have the necessary accommodations to succeed in your role.
Some examples of possible adjustments include:
- Allowing extra time for online assessments
- Providing alternative accessible formats
- Sharing interview questions beforehand
- Offering additional information about what to expect
- Providing an office orientation before an in-person assessment.
If you have any questions about the adjustments process at Weston College, please contact hr@weston.ac.uk .
Demand for SEND provision continues to grow locally and nationally.
Weston College currently supports:
- More than 3,000 learners with a declared learning difficulty or disability
- Approximately 445 learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Approximately 545 High Needs learners
To meet this growing demand and improve learner outcomes, we are investing in people, facilities and new ways of working.
This includes:
- A £3 million investment in specialist SEND facilities
- Expansion of residential and independent living provision
- Increased frontline learner support
- Greater specialist SEND expertise
- Enhanced support across all campuses
- New career pathways and progression opportunities
This is not simply about growing services. It is about ensuring every learner has the opportunity to achieve, progress and thrive.
Weston College is investing over £3 million to create a dedicated SEND Centre for Residential Training and Independent Living.
The new centre will support learners to develop the confidence, skills and independence needed for adult life.
Alongside this investment, we are creating a new model of SEND support focused on:
- Improved learner outcomes
- Greater inclusion across the College
- Increased specialist expertise
- Enhanced support for learners with autism, ADHD and other additional needs
- Stronger pathways into adulthood and employment
This investment reflects our long-term commitment to creating outstanding opportunities for learners with SEND.
We believe great SEND professionals can come from many different backgrounds.
Some colleagues join us with extensive SEND experience. Others are taking their first step into specialist education and learner support.
What matters most is a commitment to improving outcomes for learners and a desire to continue learning and developing.
Where required for a role, employees may have the opportunity to undertake fully funded SEND qualifications, helping them develop specialist knowledge and build long-term careers within the sector.
Potential development opportunities may include:
- Level 2 SEND qualifications
- Level 3 SEND qualifications
- Level 5 specialist SEND qualifications
- Internal SEND CPD programmes
- Specialist autism and neurodiversity training
- Cross-college learning and development opportunities
- Leadership and management development programmes
We want SEND at Weston College to be more than a job. We want it to be a career.
Want to ask a question ahead of applying? Click here to book a phone call with a member of the team
RECENT NEWS STORIES
<p>Millie studies on the <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/send/… to Adulthood course</a> at the College. As part of our celebration of Supporting the <strong>Power of Specialist Further Education (1st–5th December)</strong>, we asked Millie and her Dad, to reflect on their time at college so far.</p><p>Millie has made continual steps towards achieving her aspirations and Education, Health and Care Plan outcomes. Millie benefited from joining the Weston College transition link programme, attending one day a week, two years before enrolling on her course. This gave Weston College staff the opportunity to work closely with Millie and her familiar team from Baytree School. Through this link programme, Millie was able to explore and familiarise herself with the Weston team, new peers, specialist areas of the college, including the sensory learning base, and access other learner spaces.</p><p>Millie’s dad explained that, at first, they had never really considered further education for Millie, particularly not locally, as they were unsure it would be accessible for her. However, when Millie started attending the college link programme with her school, she really enjoyed it and felt confident this was the right step for their daughter.</p><p>Millie joined Weston College in 2023, starting the Pathways to Supported Adulthood course. She has made progress in all areas of her life, most notably in her engagement, anticipation, and interactions. Millie loves using assistive technology in a variety of ways, particularly to manipulate sensory-enriching resources. Through her communication achievements, she has been able to advocate her preferences by exploring a range of activities. Millie loves being out and about, busy places, music, sensory exploration, and particularly enjoyed the Preparation for Life student show.</p><p>Millie has <strong>gained confidence and resilience, ready to start her move to adulthood and life after college</strong>. She and her family have started exploring her next steps with the ongoing encouragement of the team, and the College will continue to support her through this next transition.</p><p>Congratulations to Millie - her journey so far reflects the confidence she has built and the progress she has made across every aspect of her life, and the positive impact of specialist further education.</p><p> </p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/The%20Power%20of%20Specialist%20FE%20Badge_1%20smaller.png" data-align="left" data-entity-uuid="3f69e672-5fe1-471e-8784-8bd21438d901" data-entity-type="file" alt="The power of specialist further education" width="300" height="300">
<p>Brandon studies <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/send/… to Supported Adulthood</strong></a> at the college and has been with us since 2024. As part of our celebration of <strong>Supporting the Power of Specialist Further Education (1st–5th December)</strong>, we asked Brandon to reflect on his time at college so far.</p><p>Brandon has developed a strong sense of <strong>enjoyment </strong>and<strong> belonging </strong>at college. He particularly values <strong>spending time with his friends</strong> and is enthusiastic about subjects such as Maths, shopping and cooking. He has also <strong>developed a love of music</strong> through learning to play the keyboard.</p><p>Educational trips are a highlight for Brandon, with <strong>Wake the Tiger</strong> standing out as his favourite experience. Brandon also shared how much he values his teachers, describing them as <strong>“great and always supportive.”</strong></p><p>Over his time at college, Brandon has learnt to use <strong>sensory massage techniques</strong> to help him focus, an important skill that <strong>supports both his learning and wellbeing</strong>. He is particularly proud of the progress he has made in his <strong>community skills</strong>, explaining that he can now keep himself safe in the community far more independently.</p><p>Coming to college makes Brandon feel <strong>happy</strong>. He enjoys being part of the <strong>college community</strong>, seeing his friends, and taking part in daily routines. One of the things he loves most is buying his lunch and eating in the bistro, <strong>where he feels welcomed and supported by the staff.</strong></p><p>Congratulations to Brandon - his journey so far reflects his enthusiasm, growing independence, and the positive impact of specialist further education.</p><p> </p><img data-entity-uuid="fd740f48-c44f-423f-96de-5ca01e06203e" data-entity-type="file" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/The%20Power%20of%20Specialist%20FE%20Badge_1%20smaller_1.png" width="300" height="300" alt="The power of specialist further education" data-align="left">
<p>Weston College recently welcome Oz from<a href="https://www.gallifordtry.co.uk/"> Galliford Try,</a> who delivered an engaging and insightful session for our <strong>Supported Employment learners</strong> - bringing the world of <strong>Construction</strong> and the critical importance of <strong>Health and Safety</strong> to life in a memorable way.</p><p>Using cutting-edge <strong>360° virtual reality headsets</strong>, learners were transported to a live construction site, where they could experience real-world scenarios in a safe and immersive environment. This innovative approach helped them to not only identify potential hazards, but also understand the practical steps needed to manage and mitigate these risks effectively. It offered a dynamic and impactful alternative to traditional classroom-based health and safety training.</p><p>The session proved to be valuable and well-received by our SEND learners, with one learner saying, <em>“It was so much better than learning about health and safety through reading or online modules. Being virtually on-site really helped me understand the consequences of poor health and safety - I felt like I was in the shoes of a real construction worker.”</em></p><p>We are grateful to Oz and the team at <a href="https://www.gallifordtry.co.uk/">Galliford Try</a> for providing such a unique learning experience to our learners. It’s opportunities like these that inspire our learners and equip them with the confidence and practical awareness needed to thrive in real workplace environments.</p><p> </p><drupal-entity data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c1fb0056-c0aa-4a47-ba8a-b6272cf1feae" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_400x400","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity><drupal-entity data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6c0f6043-6245-464c-8947-fc75cb9f73b8" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_400x400","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity>
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Toby
"Weston College has changed my life for the better in nearly every way possible. When I first started, I was at my lowest point, but the college has given me confidence, happiness, friends and a direction. I cannot thank the staff enough forever changing my life for the better.”
India
“My journey started at Weston Bay, a residential training centre for students on the autism spectrum, before I progressed to study the Level 3 Health and Social Care Course. After completing that course, I began a Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship with the Weston College Reception team. Each stage built my confidence, resilience, and practical skills, preparing me for the workplace in ways I never thought possible.”
VIDEOS
Only 16% of autistic adults in the UK are in full-time paid employment. Nick is grateful that due to the support received from Weston College, he is within that 16%. Watch his inspiring story.
Harry is one of our award winning students, and is a supported intern at Bakers Dolphin. Watch his inspiring story.
One Message, Different Voices
Take a look at this powerful film made by the staff of Weston College to show how important it is for everyone from different backgrounds to be included. The film shares heartfelt stories and interviews with a diverse group of staff, showing how accepting different identities and backgrounds can make a big difference. Its purpose is to encourage viewers to think about their own biases and work towards making our community more welcoming to all. We invite everyone, regardless of their background, to join us and be a part of our journey toward a more inclusive future.
Our workplace champions the right of staff to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance. We celebrate Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps. In this workplace, we recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on an employee's ability to succeed.
FAQ's
Yes – you will be placed on Weston College’s internal teacher training programme or the Education Training Foundation’s ‘Taking Teaching Further’ programme. This will include undertaking a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent/higher level teaching qualification).
Yes – we would still encourage applicants to apply. Candidates can organise a virtual discussion with one of our team to discuss further. Please find the booking link above.
Yes – Weston College actively promotes staff to maintain industry currency and/or membership. The College provides an extensive CPD programme whilst supporting staff to engage with industry-specific training.
