LAC & Vulnerable Learner Support Lead (Trauma‑Informed)

South Hampshire Colleges Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Job summary

The South Hampshire College Group is seeking a Designated Teacher to lead targeted support for Looked After Children and other vulnerable learners at our Southampton campus. This term-time only contract runs 30 hours per week across 40 weeks per year, focusing on personalised learning and wellbeing to drive progression.

You will work as the college expert on LAC/PLAC needs, liaising with curriculum and support staff to implement trauma-informed approaches and ensure impactful PEPs and ongoing

Responsibilities

• Lead the college's strategic approach to supporting Looked After Children (LAC), Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) and other vulnerable learners, promoting personalised learning, wellbeing and positive progression.
• Act as the college's subject expert on LAC/PLAC needs, advising and supporting curriculum and support staff using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.
• Oversee the completion, quality assurance and statutory review of PEPs, ensuring learner voice, ambitious targets and timely actions; coordinate IPRs where PEPs/POPs are not in place.
• Work directly with learners to ensure their views, strengths, goals and concerns are central to planning and support.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Local Authorities, Virtual Schools, Social Workers, carers and external agencies, attending statutory meetings and contributing to care planning.
• Identify and respond to emerging needs through transition, referrals and coordinated support with internal teams and external services, including refugees and unaccompanied asylum seekers.
• Maintain accurate, secure records and reporting relating to care status, attendance, progress, behaviour and related statutory requirements, including weekly LA attendance reports where required.
• Promote high expectations for attendance, behaviour, engagement and progression, supporting learners to overcome barriers and fully participate in college life.

Job description

The South Hampshire College Group is seeking a Designated Teacher to lead targeted support for Looked After Children and other vulnerable learners at our Southampton campus. This term-time only contract runs 30 hours per week across 40 weeks per year, focusing on personalised learning and wellbeing to drive progression.

You will work as the college expert on LAC/PLAC needs, liaising with curriculum and support staff to implement trauma-informed approaches and ensure impactful PEPs and ongoing