Interim Supported Learning Manager

My College is currently looking for an experienced Interim Supported Learning Manager to join them on an interim basis for the next 6 months.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management for the supported learning team, including allocation of staff and rotas.
• Oversee support for learners with SEND, including those with EHCPs, ensuring individual plans are implemented and monitored.
• Work closely with curriculum tutors to adapt learning activities and provide in-class and withdrawal support to maximise learner progress.
• Coordinate and chair multi-disciplinary meetings, liaising with parents/carers, external agencies, and other stakeholders as required.
• Maintain accurate learner records, progress reports, and evidence for internal monitoring and external inspections.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety procedures are followed across the supported learning provision.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions to support attendance, behaviour, and independent learning skills.
• Contribute to staff training and development on SEND practice and behaviour management strategies.
• Support reasonable adjustments for assessments and examinations in line with college policy.

The Person

• Proven experience working in a further education or post-16 setting supporting learners with SEND.
• Experience of managing or supervising staff, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage performance.
• Experience of implementing and monitoring EHCP objectives, producing progress reports, and liaising with external professionals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes, behaviour management strategies, and statutory SEND duties.
• Familiarity with reasonable adjustments for assessments and experience coordinating exam access arrangements is desirable.
• Minimum of Level 3 qualification in Teaching, Supporting Teaching and Learning, Education, Youth Work, or related field. Degree or Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject is desirable.