Head of Additional Learning Support – Foundation Learning

CLARUS EDUCATION; Harrow; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellness platform

Staff discounts

Employee assistance programme

Free car parking on all sites

Job summary

CLARUS EDUCATION in Harrow is seeking a strategic Head of Additional Learning Support for Foundation Learning. You will lead ALS provision for High Needs learners, coordinate funding and ensure timely support aligned with EHCPs.

Reporting to the Director, you will manage a team, drive performance targets for ALS funding and Adult Education Budget, and build strong partnerships with Local Authorities to secure appropriate placements and resources for learners with SEND.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or professional experience at an appropriate level.
• Proven experience of managing Additional Learning Support (ALS).
• Experience assessing learners’ additional learning needs and maintaining records to high standards.
• Experience with Local Authorities and funding related to ALS and Adult Education Budget (AEB).
• Strong knowledge of SEND code of practice and its implementation.
• Experience leading teams or managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage ALS provision for High Needs learners and coordinate delivery of support with associated funding, claims and documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery of support per EHCPs and maintain high standards.
• Lead and develop the ALS team, providing direction and support.
• Deliver against performance targets for ALS funding, AEB funding, recruitment, retention, attendance and learner achievement.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Local Authority liaison

Funding knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Head of Additional Learning Support – Foundation Learning

Harrow / Uxbridge

Full time / Permanent

£50,718 - £56,781

We are committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and High Needs. Our Foundation Learning provision provides high-quality education and support for learners with a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities and additional needs.

Reporting to the Director of Foundation Learning - Curriculum and Support, in this newly created post you will be responsible for the management and quality of all additional learning support for High Needs learners.

Main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Managing Additional Learning Support provision for High Needs learners within our Colleges and co-ordinating the delivery of support, with responsibility for all associated funding, claims and documentation.
• Ensuring that learners receive the full range of support to which they are entitled and identified within EHCPs in a timely manner and to the highest of standards
• Leading and managing a team of staff, providing them with the inspiration, direction and support they need to deliver outstanding learning support.
• Delivering against all agreed performance targets for the area - e.g. those relating to Additional Learning Support funding, Adult Skills Budget funding and recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement for learners with support needs

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the following:

• Degree and/or professional experience at an appropriate level
• Proven experience of managing additional learning support, ideally in Further Education, leading to demonstrable improvements in learner experience and success
• Experience of effectively assessing learners’ additional learning needs, accurately identifying support requirements and maintaining all associated records to the highest standard
• Experience in working with Local Authorities and other agencies with regards to agreeing and negotiating High Needs placements and appropriate funding
• Sound knowledge of Additional Learning Support funding and Adult Educational Budget funding relating to ALS
• Strong knowledge of the SEND code of practice and experience of its implementation
• Experience of leading teams and/or managing staff

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

We offer a range of benefits for staff including:

• pension scheme
• wellness platform
• staff discounts
• employee assistance programme
• free car parking on all sites

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.