Lead Learning Support Assistant

West London College; Eltham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an ALS Team Leader to oversee Learning Support Assistants and ensure effective support for students with special educational needs. The role involves managing additional learning support provisions, coordinating with external stakeholders, and promoting an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a commitment to educational excellence. This position also offers a generous benefits package including holidays, eye care vouchers, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free loans

LGPS Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Perkbox access

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount at on-site salon

Qualifications

• Experience managing Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).
• Understanding of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Ability to promote a culture of inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support SENCo in managing additional learning support.
• Oversee EHCP quality assurance.
• Line manage campus-based LSAs.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

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.

Additional Information

At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration and Inclusion.

We have three college sites across West London: Ealing, Hammersmith, and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in our students' education and future. As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous Holiday Allowance, plus bank holidays (8) and college closure days at Christmas (3)
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free loans for Season tickets, Computers
• Contributory average salary with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Continuous Professional Development Events (CPD)
• Access to Perkbox, our rewards and discount platform
• Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discount at the College's on-site hair and beauty salon.