This welcoming new campus will provide a high-quality inclusive learning environment for SEND students, and improve outcomes for students with special educational needs, including those with severe learning needs (SLD).   

We are seeking to appoint Personal Care Assistants who are passionate about supporting young adults with complex disabilities to live happy and fulfilling lives, with as much independence as possible.  This is a specialist role that involves supporting our students with complex personal care needs throughout the day. Experience of working with people with additional needs is essential, as is demonstrable previous training/knowledge of the following: Moving & Handling, Personal Care, Dignity in Care, Feeding, Dysphagia, Infection Control, Medication, Disability First Aid. 

You must be willing and able to start work at 8.45am and finish at 4.30pm (4.15pm on Fridays), with a 30 minute lunch break.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: 

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency

Closing Date: 07 May 2026

Section: Support

Salary: £23,874 to £24,572 Actual salary for 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
To start September 2026. Working hours will involve 8.45am start and 4.30pm finish.

This welcoming new campus will provide a high-quality inclusive learning environment for SEND students, and improve outcomes for students with special educational needs, including those with severe learning needs (SLD).   

We are seeking an experienced and pro-active individual who will be responsible for ensuring support is provided for learners with High Needs and Low Level SEN needs. Working closely with young people, their parents/carers, Local Authorities, parents and carers, you will interview and assess students with disabilities and health needs, create Individual Support Plans, co-ordinate the allocation of support, chair Annual Reviews and ensure all administration is completed to ensure the timescales of the Local Authority timescales are met.  You will also line manage a team of Learning Support staff.

You will need to have a good standard of education with a specialist qualification in aspects of SEN including ASD and SPLD.  You will need to possess at least 5 years’ experience in SEN within a Secondary or FE setting, with experience of management of provision and experience of working collaboratively with parents, colleagues and external organisations.  A confident communicator with strong organisational skills, you should also have good leadership skills with experience of managing or supervising others.  

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: 

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

Section: Support

Salary: £40,999 to £43,149 per annum including London Weighting
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of learners’ speech, language, and communication needs. 
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans for learners. 
• Provide one-to – one and small group therapy sessions 
• Provide support, guidance and training to Support Staff in relation to the implementation of therapy plans.  
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, and other professionals to achieve therapy goals. 
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure that Speech and Language therapies are fully embedded into curriculum delivery.  
• Monitor and track client progress, adjusting therapy plans as necessary, providing therapy reports to feed into the Annual Review process. 
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, treatment plans, and session outcomes. 

You will need to possess: 

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy. 
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration is essential. 
• Experience in working with [specific client groups, e.g., children, adults with speech disorders, neurological conditions, etc.] is desirable. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for helping others. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

How to Apply: 

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nicky Gibson, Assistant Director for Additional Learning Support, by email:  nicola.gibson@hruc.ac.uk  

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV with a covering letter detailing your hours of availability to Jo Long, Talent Acquisition Advisor – jo.long@hruc.ac.uk.   

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies:

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Closing Date: 10 Sep 2025

Section: Support

Salary: Commensurate with experience / subject to agreement