Interim Supported Learning Manager

Morgan Hunt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking an experienced Interim Supported Learning Manager to lead the supported learning team in a further education setting for a 6-month interim period in Greater London. The role focuses on SEND support, EHCP implementation, and collaboration with tutors to maximise learner progress.

The ideal candidate will have proven FE management experience, strong safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary meetings and attendance interventions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in further education or post-16 settings supporting learners with SEND.
• Experience managing or supervising staff and prioritising workload.
• Experience implementing and monitoring EHCP objectives and liaising with external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management for the supported learning team, including allocation of staff and rotas.
• Oversee support for learners with SEND, ensuring individual plans are implemented and monitored.
• Collaborate with curriculum tutors to adapt learning activities and provide in-class and withdrawal support.
• Coordinate and chair multi-disciplinary meetings with parents, external agencies and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate learner records, progress reports and evidence for inspections.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety procedures are followed.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions to support attendance, behaviour, and independent learning.
• Contribute to staff training on SEND practice and behaviour management.
• Support adjustments for assessments and examinations in line with policy.

Skills

Leadership

SEND support

Safeguarding knowledge

EHCP monitoring

Education

Level 3 qualification in Teaching/Supporting Learning/Education/Youth Work

Degree or Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

My College is currently looking for an experienced Interim Supported Learning Manager to join them on an interim basis for the next 6 months.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management for the supported learning team, including allocation of staff and rotas.
• Oversee support for learners with SEND, including those with EHCPs, ensuring individual plans are implemented and monitored.
• Work closely with curriculum tutors to adapt learning activities and provide in-class and withdrawal support to maximise learner progress.
• Coordinate and chair multi-disciplinary meetings, liaising with parents/carers, external agencies, and other stakeholders as required.
• Maintain accurate learner records, progress reports, and evidence for internal monitoring and external inspections.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety procedures are followed across the supported learning provision.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions to support attendance, behaviour, and independent learning skills.
• Contribute to staff training and development on SEND practice and behaviour management strategies.
• Support reasonable adjustments for assessments and examinations in line with college policy.

The Person

• Proven experience working in a further education or post-16 setting supporting learners with SEND.
• Experience of managing or supervising staff, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage performance.
• Experience of implementing and monitoring EHCP objectives, producing progress reports, and liaising with external professionals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes, behaviour management strategies, and statutory SEND duties.
• Familiarity with reasonable adjustments for assessments and experience coordinating exam access arrangements is desirable.
• Minimum of Level 3 qualification in Teaching, Supporting Teaching and Learning, Education, Youth Work, or related field. Degree or Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject is desirable.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.