Learning Support Co-ordinator

Application Deadline: 5 March 2025

Department: Learning Support

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Reporting To: Head of Additional Learning Support

Compensation: GBP 25,640 – GBP 27,788 / year

Description

Learning Support Specialist
42 weeks Term Time Only
35 hours per week
FTE GBP 25,640 – GBP 27,788
Actual GBP 24,390.95 – GBP 26,434.31
To contribute to achieving excellence in supporting students through innovative and excellent practice. You will be expected to assess and support students of all ages with Special Educational Needs Difficulties and/or Disabilities (SEND).

The purpose of support is to remove barriers to learning and access, improving participation and achievements, fostering confidence and independence among students.

You will be expected to produce comprehensive Individual Teaching Plans which will guide teachers and support staff in meeting the needs of individual learners both in and out of class. The role involves meeting with students and parents/guardians on a one-to-one basis, to discuss the support required to enable them to maximise their learning potential.

Responsible to: Head of Additional Learning Support

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life.
2. To contribute to the College and Department's strategic objectives and to actively engage in departmental policies, processes and procedures.
3. To be aware of developments in SEND and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis.
4. To have a good knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by Post-16 learners, and the strategies and resources available to support them.
5. Establish and maintain professional relationships with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others.
6. Create Individual Teaching Plans, record information appropriately and accurately on college systems and maintain confidentiality in line with college expectations.
7. To liaise effectively and appropriately with external agencies as and when required.
8. To liaise with Learning Support Practitioners, Teachers, Progress Leaders and other staff to advise, guide and inform of learners' support needs and strategies recommended to support them.
9. Work closely and collaboratively with Specialist Tutors and Assessors to ensure learners have the opportunity for assessment of any exam access arrangements if required

Generic Duties

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life.
2. To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.
3. To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
4. To support cross college activities as required, in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
5. Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 English & Maths
• A high standard of written English
• Computer Literacy
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of SEND
• Demonstrable experience of working with people with SEND
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of assessing student's needs in an educational environment
• A SEND qualification

Desirable:

• Experience of assessing student's needs in an educational environment
• A SEND qualification

Benefits

We really care about our people. As a member of College staff, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, wellbeing services and opportunities for professional development.

These include:

• Generous annual leave – We offer the highest holiday entitlement in the City Region
• Competitive salary – Our salaries are the highest within FE in the City Region
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform, offering hundreds of discounts and savings
• Wellbeing support – Access to a free, independent and confidential 24 hour counselling support, as well as general wellbeing and lifestyle support through our platform and app
• Pension Scheme – Excellent pension provision, with memberships of Local Government Scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme and Aviva, depending on the role.