Specialist Inclusion Mentor (SIM)
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blackpool and The Fylde College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3329 |
Summary
The Role
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join the Student Support and Wellbeing team as a Specialist Inclusion Mentor. This role plays a vital part in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD), enabling them to thrive in an inclusive, supportive, and empowering learning environment.
You will work closely with students, parents/carers, curriculum staff, and external agencies to design and implement tailored support strategies. Through proactive mentoring and skill-building sessions, you will contribute to a culture of high expectations and inclusive practice across the College.
The salary for this role is negotiable depending on experience.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Managing a personal caseload of students with SEND/LDD and coordinating their individual Student Support Plans.
Delivering one-to-one and small group study skills sessions, both on-site and online, using appropriate assistive technologies.
Collaborating with curriculum staff and support services to ensure inclusive teaching and assessment strategies are embedded.
Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on students’ progress and support impact through accurate record-keeping and quality data.
Supporting transition and assessment processes for new and existing students with support needs.
Contributing to quality improvement processes and sharing best practices to promote inclusive learning across the College.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ educational journeys and promote inclusive practice in a dynamic, student-centred environment. You’ll be part of a dedicated and knowledgeable team committed to equality of opportunity, where your contribution will help shape the success of every learner.
Interested? Apply Early!
If this role inspires you, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
How we support you
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
For further information on DBS, please click here
If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk.
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join the Student Support and Wellbeing team as a Specialist Inclusion Mentor. This role plays a vital part in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD), enabling them to thrive in an inclusive, supportive, and empowering learning environment.
You will work closely with students, parents/carers, curriculum staff, and external agencies to design and implement tailored support strategies. Through proactive mentoring and skill-building sessions, you will contribute to a culture of high expectations and inclusive practice across the College.
The salary for this role is negotiable depending on experience.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Managing a personal caseload of students with SEND/LDD and coordinating their individual Student Support Plans.
Delivering one-to-one and small group study skills sessions, both on-site and online, using appropriate assistive technologies.
Collaborating with curriculum staff and support services to ensure inclusive teaching and assessment strategies are embedded.
Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on students’ progress and support impact through accurate record-keeping and quality data.
Supporting transition and assessment processes for new and existing students with support needs.
Contributing to quality improvement processes and sharing best practices to promote inclusive learning across the College.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ educational journeys and promote inclusive practice in a dynamic, student-centred environment. You’ll be part of a dedicated and knowledgeable team committed to equality of opportunity, where your contribution will help shape the success of every learner.
Interested? Apply Early!
If this role inspires you, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
How we support you
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
For further information on DBS, please click here
If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk.
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