ALS Manager

Aston Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support with counselling

Lifestyle and discount savings

Professional development programme

Gym membership discounts

Small classes

Good behaviour and focused students

Longer holidays

Excellent modern facilities

Central London location

Job summary

Aston Education Ltd. is recruiting an ALS Manager for a Sixth Form College near Victoria station in central London. The role focuses on continuous improvement of SEN/ALS provision, embedding an inclusive culture and delivering high-quality education for 16-19 learners and Apprenticeships.

You will coordinate with external agencies, parents and carers, manage EHCPs and annual reviews, and lead LSAs to support learners with diverse needs in a demanding, supportive college environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a senior ALS position within a school/college.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject.
• Pastoral and SEND experience with KS4, post 16 or adult learners.
• Experience of leading the support of students with SEND, e.g. SENCO or ALS Coordinator or ALS Senior.
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external agencies, parents and carers and manage consultations, EHCPs, and annual review paperwork.
• Lead on the creation of learner passports to implement reasonable adjustments for High Needs/ALN students and ensure exam access arrangements.
• Lead and inspire Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and support apprentices through assessment, guidance, and workplace adaptations.

Skills

Senior ALS position

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Job: ALS Manager

Location: Sixth Form College, near Victoria station, central London

Contract: Permanent, full-time, term time only, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 4:45pm. Occasional travel to Manchester.

Annual Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (actual salary for 39 weeks)

Benefits: Excellent benefits, please see below

Start date: ASAP /October 2026

Aston Education is looking for an Additional Learning Support (ALS) Manager to join this Sixth Form College near Victoria station in Central London. Their Ofsted is Good with Outstanding features.

As an ALS Manager you will support and drive key operational and strategic functions, helping shape the future of inclusion and support across the college for 16-19-year-olds and Apprenticeships.

The Benefits

• Aviva Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing support with access to free financial coaching and advice, paid mental health days and free counselling services
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Professional development programme
• Gym membership discounts
• Small classes
• Good behaviour and focused students
• Longer holidays
• Excellent modern facilities
• Central London location

The College

The College's aim is to empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. By combining high-quality education with deep industry partnerships, they are expanding the talent pipeline and diversifying the tech sector.

The ALS Manager job

As an ALS Manager, you'll be leading on the continuous improvement of SEN/ALS provision, embedding an inclusive culture and ensuring the college provides a high-quality education to their learners with additional needs.

You will be responsible for coordinating with external agencies, parents and carers and managing consultations, EHCPs, and annual review paperwork.

You'll be leading the creation of learner passports to implement reasonable adjustments for students with High Needs/ALN and ensuring that exam access arrangements are organised.

You'll lead and inspire Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and support apprentices through assessment, guidance, and workplace adaptations.

Qualifications & Experience required include:

• Experience of working in a senior ALS position within a school/college
• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject
• Pastoral and SEND experience with KS4, post 16 or adult learners
• Experience of leading the support of students with SEND, for instance as a SENCO or an ALS Coordinator or ALS Senior
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Closing date: As soon as possible

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.