Job requirements
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Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to education
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Extensive knowledge of education regulatory frameworks and apprenticeship policy
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience of supporting the provision of high quality apprenticeship programmes with workforce impact
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience of working with an education, training and learning department and/or training providers
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience of working to the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of awarding and regulatory organisations
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Ability to prioritise tasks, and to manage conflicting demands on time and resources, to deliver objectives
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and learner support for apprentices
Job overview
Yorkshire Ambulance Service is looking for an Apprenticeship Learner Support Lead to support learners on our in-house and provider-led apprenticeships. The post-holder will work within the Apprenticeships Team alongside an existing Learner Support Lead. Whilst this role covers a wide range of support across clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships, we are looking for someone to lead specifically on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support for apprentices.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be experienced in supporting additional needs, implementing reasonable adjustments and creating individual support plans for a range of needs and disabilities. Experience in the apprenticeship or further education sector would be beneficial, alongside knowledge of additional Learning Support Funding (LSF) claims. This role provides the opportunity for someone with knowledge and experience in SEND to own our apprenticeship inclusion processes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The role will involve working directly with learners to understand support needs, provide one-to-one support, keep robust documentation and produce data around additional needs.
- The post-holder will identify learner needs and use referral pathways for dyslexia diagnostics and workplace needs assessments.
- The role will also involve reviewing SEND evidence and making applications to external bodies for assessment adjustments and funding.
- The post-holder will liaise with Line Managers and Educators as part of learner support packages and work closely with the Apprenticeships Manager to progress the apprenticeships Inclusion strategy.
- The post-holder will take ownership of SEND support for apprentices and have the opportunity to shape new processes.
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This advert is for Apprenticeship Learner Support Lead (SEND) with Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Remote. It is listed as a Band 5 Lead (legacy management group) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Sep 2026.
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