Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Job Vacancies
Join our inspirational and dynamic team of SEND Practitioners who are highly committed to innovating practice that inspires learners with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) to be highly successful and reach their full potential.
Are you an experienced SEND professional? A recent graduate or aspiring apprentice that wants to create brighter futures working with young people and adults with SEND? We also have a number of key business support roles that are integral in supporting the systems and processes within the faculty.
To support your journey to professionalise and qualify in SEND and Inclusivity, we offer a fully supported programme of training at all levels. Many staff within the faculty begin a Support Workers or Job Coaches and move through our motivational career structure to qualify as teachers, advanced practitioners and managers establishing an area of expertise within the wide range of neurodiversity.
If you are unsure which role would best suit you at this time, we will support you to match your current skills, knowledge and experience to the staff roles in order for you to confidently begin your career in SEND. Staff who join the faculty, stay in the faculty due to the diverse progression opportunities available.
Join a highly ambitious team of SEND Practitioners working across all our different campuses with a full salary, holiday, and pension package.
Apply now and find out how you can work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure learners with SEND reach their aspirational potential, empowering their independence and progressing to sustainable destinations.
The Faculty of Inclusive Practice continues to lead the field, sharing good practice and developing innovative specialist provision for learners with SEND that leads to excellent sustainable outcomes.
The Faculty encompasses the following areas:
- Full time programmes of Study for Learners with SEND which includes 4 areas - Preparation for Work, Supported Internship, Extension Studies and Re-engage
- Sensory Learning Base for learners with Profound and Complex Needs
- Specialist Autism Residential Training Facilities
- Learning Support
- Supported Employment Excellence Hub
- SEND Professional Development Programmes from level 2
- HE Programmes in SEND and Inclusive Practice.
We are also one of 3 SEND Centres for Excellence the UK, an accomplishment which showcases the high standard of practitioners and professionalism within the College, which has helped us achieve the following results for our learners:
- 97.3% Attendance
- 96.3% Retention
- 91.2% Achievement.
Our foundation learning programmes are courses that offer a flexible curriculum that enhances our students’ learning experience and provides them the strong ‘foundations’ that will benefit them as they prepare for adult life towards outcomes for working life, independent living and good health.
Our Foundation Learning courses offer support for learners of all ages in:
- Extension Studies, Entry Level
- Preparation for Life, Entry Level
- Re-engage, Entry Level
- Sensory Learning, Entry Level
- Supported Internship: Into Work, Entry Level
- Aspirations, Level 1
We believe in fostering a motivational career structure that empowers individuals to thrive and reach their full potential. We understand the importance of providing a clear and exciting progression route, showcasing the myriad opportunities for professional growth and development. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to advance your career, our inclusive practices ensure that every member of our faculty has the support and resources needed to succeed. Join us as we pave the way for your future success, unlocking a world of possibilities within the Inclusive Practice Faculty:
The Unique Specialist Model gives more detail as to which areas you can specialise in within SEND.
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 .
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 style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">As part of Competitions Week, our </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/compu…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/compu…; target="_blank"><span style="color:#37797B;font-size:inherit;">Esports</span></a><span style="font-size:inherit;"> students hosted an exciting and immersive event inspired by </span><em><span style="font-size:inherit;">Marvel Rivals</span></em><span style="font-size:inherit;"> for learners in </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/send/…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/send/…; target="_blank"><span style="color:#37797B;font-size:inherit;">Extension Studies</span></a><span style="font-size:inherit;">. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">The event space was transformed into a themed experience, with the walls being decorated in Marvel Rivals hero profiles and posters and live LED lighting to add atmosphere, this created an engaging environment for all participants. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">From a production standpoint, the students set up a fully equipped classroom featuring spectator systems, a dedicated streaming PC, and a professional shoutcasting stage. The event was broadcast live on the Weston Esports Twitch channel, offering a viewing experience to audiences beyond the classroom. </span></p><drupal-entity alt=""2 students in the observation production room"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="120fa5a6-b5ef-449e-a114-b50b59cb9768" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_500x500","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">In the lead-up to the event, students demonstrated their marketing skills through strategic posts on the Weston Esports Twitter/X account, building excitement and encouraging public engagement with the live stream on the day. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Behind the scenes, the event showcased outstanding communication, teamwork, and planning between the production team, social media managers, admins, and shoutcasters. This seamless collaboration resulted in a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Beyond the fun and competition, the event served as a valuable learning opportunity, highlighting the wide range of roles within the Esports industry and the importance that each role plays in delivering professional-level events. Teachers and students who attended were full of praise, not only for the energy and execution of the stream, but also for the thoughtful consideration of individual learner needs throughout. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Across two hours, five matches were played, and three lucky learners walked away with Marvel-themed prizes.</span></p><drupal-entity alt=""Esports stuffed dragon mascot toy posing with three marvel prizes"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="54c1326f-9aa6-4cdd-93da-a24fac8635f3" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_500x500","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This event gave our </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/compu…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/compu…; target="_blank"><span style="color:#37797B;font-size:inherit;">Esports</span></a><span style="font-size:inherit;"> students the chance to collaborate with different learners and design an inclusive event experience. It offered invaluable real-world experience, and a deeper understanding of the dedication and coordination required to deliver a successful Esports production. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">A huge well done to all the students who organised the event, and thank you to the players who participated and helped bring the day to life with some fantastic gameplay! </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:0;margin-top:16px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This Event Project forms part of the </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/compu…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/compu…; target="_blank"><span style="color:#37797B;font-size:inherit;">Digital</span></a><span style="font-size:inherit;"> Careers Excellence Hub. Weston College's Career Excellence Hubs are designed to be the launching pad for our learners' careers. In a world where connections and relevant skills matter more than ever, these hubs offer a holistic approach that prepares learners to thrive in their chosen industries. With the support of these hubs, our learners are well-equipped to make a significant impact in their professional journeys. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;"><strong>If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College </strong></span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-…; target="_blank"><span style="color:#37797B;font-size:inherit;"><strong>here</strong></span></a><span style="font-size:inherit;"><strong>. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.</strong> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This February Weston College and University Centre Weston (UCW) were delighted to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant for Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq and Denis Burn MBE, the Deputy Lieutenant. The Lord-Lieutenant acts as His Majesty's representative in Somerset. As a champion of the community, they support charity work and volunteering while upholding the interests of the Crown.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">After arriving at Weston College’s Knightstone Campus, the Lord-Lieutenant and his Deputy saw students who raised money for the Weston Hospice Enterprise Project. This project challenged our </span>business learners to create products that<span style="font-size:inherit;"> could be sold to raise money for Weston Hospice. This project raised £7289.87 for the charity. The students showed off their business acumen and the products that they were selling. </span></p><drupal-entity alt=""Business students showing their work"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fcb7425f-b453-4d06-a48d-c019211c99e7" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity><p style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-family:"MS Reference Sans Serif",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">After this, the Lord-Lieutenant and his Deputy visited the </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/cours…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/cours…; target="_blank"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Inclusive Practice</span></a><span style="font-size:inherit;"> department to discuss the support that students with Autism receive at the College’s </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/location/weston-bay" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/location/weston-bay" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Weston Bay</span></a><span style="font-size:inherit;">, our residential training facility. This facility allows students to get used to living away from home by managing household tasks like cooking, washing, ironing and cleaning, in addition to developing their social skills.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">The visit then moved to UCW to see the impressive digital provision. The Lord-Lieutenant and his Deputy met with students on the Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship who explained how they are gaining skills which are needed by employers. As a part of this, the Lord-Lieutenant and his Deputy visited a practical session in the </span><a href="https://www.ucw.ac.uk/facilities-highlight-our-networking-and-cyber-lab…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.ucw.ac.uk/facilities-highlight-our-networking-and-cyber-lab…; target="_blank"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Networking and Cyber Lab</span></a><span style="font-size:inherit;">. This enabled them to see how apprentices bring theory into practice using state-of-the-art equipment. </span></p><drupal-entity alt=""The Lord-Lieutenant in the Networking and Cyber Lab"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d29fdf5e-371d-4e39-8ca0-682495f1d0a1" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity><p style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-family:"MS Reference Sans Serif",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p>The College is proud to announce that Jason Selormey, our Lead Practitioner for ADHD, has been again selected to represent Great Britain in the upcoming American Football European Championship qualifiers. Jason’s journey in international football began when he was just 17, and being chosen to compete on this stage once again is an honour he values deeply.</p><p>When asked how he felt about being selected to represent Great Britain, Jason said, "I felt really proud. I’ve been fortunate enough to compete at the international level since I was 17, and it is always very special for me." His passion for the sport and pride in representing his country remains as strong as ever, even after years of playing at the highest level.</p><p>The upcoming qualifiers will see Jason and his teammates start against some of the toughest competition in Europe. They will play against Sweden in Carlstadt, followed by a home game against Germany in Coventry. Reflecting on the challenge, Jason commented, "Both are really top teams with professional leagues, so we have our work cut out for us, but we’ve prepared well. We’re excited to show what we can do on the international stage."</p><p>For Jason, playing for the national team carries personal significance. "Before I was first selected to the Under 19 programme, I had just lost my mother, so she never got to see me play internationally. Every time I get to play for GB, it feels that much more special. It’s my way of showing her that her youngest son is doing what he loves," he shared. Professionally, this experience also contributes valuable lessons. "It gives me amazing insights into collaboration, personality management, and handling nerves. Whenever I have to deliver a big presentation at work, I always say it feels just like preparing for a big game."</p><p>Jason's role as a Lead Practitioner for ADHD also complements his involvement in sports. "The two are closer than people think," he explained. "Both roles require the ability to adapt to challenges and rely on a high level of emotional intelligence. My job is almost practice for what I do on game day, and vice versa!"</p><p>The College community has rallied behind Jason, offering support in various ways. "I've told my faculty and a few colleagues about it, and they’ve been incredibly supportive. We had a team Kickstarter, and it was heart warming to see people from the College donate. Everyone’s been wishing me luck, and it’s really nice to feel that support."</p><p>As Jason approaches the final two games of his career, he reflects on the incredible journey it’s been. "These will be the last two games of my career. I’ve been playing the sport for half my life, and I’ve been fortunate enough to play it at the professional and international levels. I’m incredibly grateful."</p><p>For those who want to support Jason in his final games, here is a link to his GoFundMe page: <a href="https://gofund.me/0af82db2">Support Jason’s Journey</a>.</p><p><strong>If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College </strong><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.</strong></p>
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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.
Watch our learners and staff on an exciting trip to Buckingham Palace to be awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our dedicated special educational needs and disability provision, and their impact at a local, regional, national and international level.
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.
