Salary: £28,282 – £30,881 (per annum)
Contract Type: Fixed term until 26 June 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Crewe Campus
We are seeking an Inclusive Learning Advisor to join our team at our Crewe Campus.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our Learning and 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; and
- 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 procedures; and
- 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 recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am, 8 September 2025.
The selection process will take place on 18 September 2025 at our Crewe campus.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.
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 recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
- 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).
