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As a Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Manager on the Learner Success team, you will lead our provision of equitable access to learning for apprentices with Additional Learning Needs. Reporting to the Senior Manager for Apprentice Support, this is a unique opportunity to define and execute a world-class strategy for supporting disabled learners and those with additional learning needs. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learner support at Multiverse through strategic planning, operational execution, and team development.
Job Responsibility:
Define and Oversee ALN Provision
Own the strategy for our Additional Learning Needs training offer to ensure it reflects best practices for inclusive learning and drives equitable outcomes
Establish and Implement Policy
Work closely with the Compliance team to develop and maintain a best-in-class policy for ALN requirements
Execute and Optimise Operations
Build and execute efficient processes that deliver against our learner support policy, ensuring timely and high-quality interventions
Manage Safeguarding Procedures
Act as a local safeguarding officer for the ALN team, triaging concerns and collaborating with the Deputy DSL and DSL to effectively manage and mitigate risks for ALN learners
Lead and Develop a Team
Oversee a small team of ALN professionals, including defining KPIs, managing capacity modelling, and providing development
Requirements:
6+ years of experience in inclusion and equitable access within a 16+ education setting (college education, Higher Education or apprenticeship), with hands-on experience in ALN delivery
Strong knowledge of ALN legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices
Foundational understanding of specific learning needs and disabilities, gained from previous work in this area (e.g., teaching or student support)
Relevant certifications or degrees, such as: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or Special and Inclusive Education
Specialist qualifications in Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), SEN, or the NASENCO qualification
Additional training or qualifications in diagnostic assessment for adults (e.g., a Postgraduate Diploma)
Relevant professional accreditation (e.g., from BDA, ADSHE, NADP, or NAS)
Confidence in managing budgets and third-party suppliers to ensure efficiency
Proven line management experience
Strong ability to leverage data for decision-making and continuous improvement
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and solve ambiguous problems with minimal guidance
Nice to have:
Experience managing safeguarding risks or concerns in an education setting
Strong working knowledge of the requirements of the Department for Education (DfE) Funding Rules and the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
What we offer:
27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year
private medical Insurance with Bupa
a medical cashback scheme
life insurance
gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub
access to Spill - all in one mental health support
Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week
Work-from-anywhere scheme - you'll have the opportunity to work from anywhere, up to 10 days per year
Space to connect: Beyond the desk, we make time for weekly catch-ups, seasonal celebrations, and have a kitchen that’s always stocked!