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We are seeking a highly driven and inspiring leader to join our Learning Support and Inclusion team. This key role will support the College to remove barriers to learning and participation that learners with SEN, learning difficulties, disability & EHCPs may experience, as well as develop, support & manage a high quality and effective Learning Support Team.
Job Responsibility
Provide strong, positive and inspirational leadership at College Leadership Team (CLT) level to promote quality improvement in response to feedback from learners, parents, partners, employers, staff, inspectors & accrediting bodies on the quality of services
To manage and deploy staff and lead a team of specialist staff delivering support to learners, with specific responsibility for: SEN, High Needs, Inclusive Learning Support
Manage the annual review process for learners with EHCPs to ensure they are of a high quality and meet Local Authority deadlines
Manage the process and procedures for identifying SEND and LLDD support needs and referrals into the learning support team
Undertake quality assurance activities within the Learning Support department, to ensure support being delivered is of the highest standard, including observations and learning walks
Work in partnership with the Examinations Manager to manage the College’s Exam Access arrangements policy and procedures
Contribute to the College self-assessment process and continuous improvement plans and provide information for Governors when required
Requirements
Degree and/or a comparable professional qualification (or equivalent)
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent level 2 qualification)
A knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Support practice and funding in a FE college
Experience of coordinating or managing a learning support team
An in depth understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 2014 and the statutory responsibilities
An understanding and experience of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes
An understanding of Exam Access Arrangements and JCQ requirements
Awareness and understanding of High Needs Funding
An awareness and understanding of equality and diversity issues and the requirements of the Equality Act 2010
Appropriate level of digital literacy including excellent IT skills, including databases, in particular, Word (processing), Excel (spreadsheets), Access (data inputting/retrieval) and PowerPoint (presentations)
An understanding of students with additional needs and the types of support required to meet those needs
Enhanced DBS check
What we offer
Access to world-class facilities
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon