Lead Learning Support Assistant

West London College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is looking for a dedicated ALS Team Leader to manage Learning Support Assistants and support students with special educational needs. The role involves overseeing additional learning support, coordinating with external agencies, and promoting an inclusive culture. The position offers a salary of £29,090 - £31,467 per annum, and is a permanent, term-time only role.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free loans for Season tickets

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional Development Events

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount at on-site salon

Qualifications

• Experience with students with special educational needs (SEN) required.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and coordinate LSAs.
• Ability to collaborate with external agencies to support learners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).
• Manage additional learning support for SEN learners.
• Promote a culture of high expectations and inclusion.

Job description

About the Role

Are you passionate about ensuring students with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities receive the support they need to thrive? West London College is seeking a dedicated and dynamic ALS Team Leader to oversee the work of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and champion the success of our SEN learners. As an ALS Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting learners with SEN by leading and coordinating high-quality additional learning support. You will work closely with the SENCo to ensure effective implementation of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs), manage LSAs, and foster a culture of high expectations and success for all students.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCo in managing additional learning support for Foundation Learning and mainstream provision.
• Oversee the delivery and quality assurance of EHCP provisions.
• Line manage a team of campus-based LSAs (Scale 4).
• Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders to meet individual learner needs.
• Use data to identify underachievement and implement targeted interventions.
• Assist with applications for Exam Access Arrangements and maintain accurate records.
• Act as the first point of contact for ALS inquiries and deputize for the SENCo when required.
• Monitor learner progress and support annual reviews and parental meetings.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, safeguarding, and high expectations.

What we offer

• Generous Holiday Allowance, plus bank holidays and college closure days at Christmas.
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free loans for Season tickets, Computers
• Contributory Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Continuous Professional Development Events (CPD)
• Access to Perkbox rewards and discounts
• Access to the College’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discount at the College's on-site hair and beauty salon

Important Information

The safety and welfare of our learners and staff are extremely important to us, and this is why we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children. For further information about our Safeguarding and Prevent policy, please view the documents attached. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, as CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure you also include a supporting statement as part of your application. In submitting your application for this position, you are strictly prohibited from using any form of AI (artificial intelligence) tools or automation. By applying, you confirm that all content is your own and not generated or assisted by AI. We reserve the right to close the submission deadline earlier than expected, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Hours: Full-Time, 36 hours

Contract: Permanent, term-time only

Salary: £29,090 - £31,467 per annum (actual)

Closing Date: 10/10/2025

Location: Cross-Campus