Additional Learning Support Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Coventry College; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount scheme

Blue Light Card

On-site refectory

Salon discount

Staff recognition

Job summary

Coventry College is seeking an ALS Co-Ordinator to join the Learner Support Services team. You will coordinate specialist support for learners with SEND, liaising with schools, CAMHS and Local Authority to plan and review EHCPs.

You’ll manage caseloads, develop practical support plans and ensure all documentation is current and compliant. You will produce reports for senior leadership and contribute to continual improvement of services, ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment for

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining a caseload of young people and setting targets which address barriers to learning and support achievement.
• Experience working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, or other support needs.
• Experience of working with people with ASD or ADHD, communication difficulties, mental health difficulties.
• Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support.
• Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more.
• This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
• On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon
• Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements
• A supportive, inclusive working environment

Responsibilities

• Liaise with external agencies (schools, CAMHS, Local Authority) to support SEND learners.
• Identify individual support needs and draw up support plans.
• Attend EHCP review meetings and lead EHCP college reviews with external agencies, parents/guardians and staff.
• Maintain a caseload of students with EHCPs and other support needs.
• Disseminate relevant information and produce reports and statistics as required by the Head of Learner Services.

Skills

Caseload management

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

External liaison

Education

Level 2 literacy & numeracy

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are looking to increase our existing team of ALS Co-Ordinator's, based within our Learner Support Services department, from where specialist support is provided for a range of individual learner needs to include mental health, dyslexia, dyspraxia and financial support and guidance. Are you an organised, pro-active, enthusiastic and personable individual? The successful candidate will liaise with external agencies, ie schools, CAMHS, Local Authority, making the necessary arrangements to ensure learners with SEND are supported in their transition from school to College and throughout their time at College. You will identify individual support needs, draw up support plans, attend external EHCP review meetings, lead EHCP College reviews in conjunction with external agencies, parents/guardians and teaching staff and ensure documentation is kept updated. You will maintain a caseload of students with EHCPs and other additional support needs and ensure relevant information is disseminated as appropriate. You will need to produce reports and statistical information as required by the Head of Learner Services.

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Have experience of maintaining a caseload of young people and setting targets which address barriers to learning and support achievement.
• Working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, or other support needs
• Experience of working with people with ASD or ADHD, communication difficulties, mental health difficulties
• Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more
• This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
• On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon
• Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements
• A supportive, inclusive working environment

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017, we've been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow-strengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive, inclusive curriculum, we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities, including electric vehicle tech, construction, and digital skills, ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.