Assistant Head of Learning Support

Winstanley College; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Winstanley College is looking for an Assistant Head of Learning Support to enhance student learning experiences for those with additional needs. This role involves supporting the Head of Learning Support in identifying and addressing SEN/D requirements, promoting inclusion, and ensuring every student achieves their potential. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping young people and committed to safeguarding best practices.

Benefits

Additional responsibility allowance of £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting SEN/D students.
• Strong advocacy for students' needs.
• Ability to liaise with students, parents, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support head of department in all elements of SEN/D identification and provision.
• Act as one of the College's Access Arrangements Assessors.
• Ensure all students' needs are met for academic success.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Passion for inclusion

Communication

Job description

ASSISTANT HEAD OF LEARNING SUPPORT
Permanent, full time
Term time only
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary; NSP1 £32,178 - NSP9 £49,725 per annum
This post comes with a £1000 additional responsibility allowance.

Winstanley College employs approximately 200 staff and around 2300 students, aged 16-19, who are enrolled on full time AS/A level courses or mixed programmes of A level and vocational courses.

Purpose of the Position

We are seeking to appoint a flexible and adaptable candidate who will go the extra mile in helping students achieve academic excellence. Reporting to the Head of Learning Support, you will support the head of department in all elements of SEN/D identification, provision, monitoring and support and will be one of College’s Access arrangements Assessors. You will liaise with students, parents/carers and relevant professionals to ensure all students’ needs are met and that all individuals have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. You will be passionate about inclusion and will be an advocate for students.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23 June 2025

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Winstanley College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all post are subject to the `Safer Recruitment` process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the College. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.