Head of Learning Support – Foundation & ALS

Guardian Jobs; 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

Job summary

Guardian Jobs in Harrow is seeking a Head of Additional Learning Support – Foundation Learning to lead ALS provision for High Needs learners. The role includes managing funding, coordinating support across colleges, and ensuring timely assessments and documentation.

The successful candidate will lead a team, drive performance against ALS funding targets, and work with Local Authorities to secure appropriate placements. A degree and substantial ALS management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Guardian Jobs in Harrow is seeking a Head of Additional Learning Support – Foundation Learning to lead ALS provision for High Needs learners. The role includes managing funding, coordinating support across colleges, and ensuring timely assessments and documentation.

The successful candidate will lead a team, drive performance against ALS funding targets, and work with Local Authorities to secure appropriate placements. A degree and substantial ALS management experience are essential.