Additional Learning Support Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Excellent pension LGPS

Generous annual leave

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

Coventry College is recruiting an Additional Learning Support Coordinator for maternity cover to support learners with SEND and complex needs. You will manage caseloads, liaise with schools, CAMHS and local authorities, and lead EHCP reviews to ensure timely, effective support and documentation across the Learner Support Services team.

The role requires a Minimum Level 2 literacy/numeracy and Level 3 qualification, plus experience with ASD/ADHD and mental health needs.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of students with EHCPs and other support needs.
• Liaise with external agencies (schools, CAMHS, Local Authority) to coordinate support.
• Draw up individual support plans and attend external EHCP reviews.
• Lead EHCP college reviews with external agencies, parents/guardians and staff.
• Produce reports and statistical information for the Head of Learner Services.

Skills

Caseload management

SEND experience

ASD/ADHD experience

Learning barriers awareness

Education

Level 2 literacy/numeracy

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Additional Learning Support Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Additional Learning Support Coordinator (Maternity Cover) Location: Coventry College Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract Hours per Week: 37Salary: £32,347 to £34,323 per annum FTE (dependent on qualifications and experience) Fixed Term Contract: 21 December 2026 to 22 October 2027Closing Date: 3 November 2026

About Us

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.

About the Role

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.

Must Have

• 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

What we offer

• Free on-site parking, including EV charging points
• 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

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As part of our shortlisting process, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

£26,166 - £26,690 plus a 14% shift allowance