At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create inclusive learning environments for students with additional needs.
- Company: Respected Further Education provider dedicated to learner success.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence support services and make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to continuous improvement and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education and empower learners to achieve their potential.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and experience in SEND or inclusive learning required.
The predicted salary is between 25 - 25 £ per hour.
Are you passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where every student has the opportunity to thrive? We're working with a well-respected Further Education provider to recruit an experienced Learning Support Coordinator to lead and develop their Additional Learning Support provision. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND, Inclusive Learning or Learning Support professional looking to step into a leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to shape support services, lead a dedicated team and make a genuine difference to learners with additional needs.
The Role
As Learning Support Coordinator, you'll be responsible for leading a team of Learning Support Practitioners and Learning Support Assistants, ensuring learners receive high-quality, personalised support throughout their educational journey. Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, parents, carers and external agencies, you'll coordinate support that enables learners with SEND and EHCPs to achieve their educational goals, progress into employment or further study and develop greater independence. You'll also play a key role in maintaining compliance, monitoring quality standards and continuously improving learning support provision across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop a team of Learning Support staff.
- Coordinate the planning and deployment of learning support across curriculum areas.
- Monitor learner progress and ensure support meets EHCP outcomes and identified needs.
- Maintain accurate records to support funding, audits and quality assurance.
- Work closely with curriculum teams to promote inclusive teaching and learning.
- Build positive relationships with learners, parents, carers and external agencies.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and inspection readiness.
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
- A recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience leading or managing staff within an educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of SEND, EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
- Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs and disabilities.
- Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people and adults.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely values inclusion and learner success. You'll have the opportunity to influence the quality of Learning Support provision, lead an experienced team and play a pivotal role in helping learners overcome barriers to education while achieving their full potential. If you're an experienced Learning Support, SEND or Inclusive Learning professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
