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Assistant College Coordinator

EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM LIMITED
28,200 per year
Sunderland
Full-time
27th February 2026

Assistant College Coordinator

Salary: £28,200

Contract Type: permanent

Location: Sunderland

Hours: Full time

Job role

Assistant College Coordinator

Full Time

ESPA College South Hill (Sunderland)

£ 28,200 per annum

ESPA College, South Hill caters for autistic young people between the ages of 16-25, who are working towards qualifications from Pre-Entry Level to Level 2.

We are looking for a suitably qualified individual with teaching experience and/or substantial experience of managing a learning programme.

This post is suitable for someone who is looking to develop their career by assisting in the management of a busy a vibrant college site. Knowledge of preparing, delivering and managing programmes to autistic learners is essential.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and qualities:

The role includes:

  • A thorough understanding of the components of high-quality teaching and learning, ideally gained via their own good and outstanding practice.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team – working closely with other members of the College Management and Senior Management whilst supporting both Tutors and LSA’s
  • Must be very well organised, motivated and able to meet deadlines.
  • A keen solution focused problem solver
  • A commitment to sharing and developing best practice in teaching, learning and assessment.

ESPA offers staff an excellent employment package which includes:

  • 6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks.
  • Company Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
  • Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
  • Intensive Induction with continuous training and development
  • Excellent Career Progression
  • Family Friendly Policies

If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Patrick Cahill/Dawn Jamieson on 0191 5165080.  For an application form please contact Human Resources Department on 0191 516 5080 or by e-mail at humanresources@espa.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 27 th February, 2026

Closing: 02/27/2026

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