Learning Support Assistant Team Leader (Maternity)

UCS College Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Taunton is seeking a Team Leader for Additional Learning Support. The role involves managing a team of Learning Support Assistants, providing guidance, and implementing tailored support programmes for learners with diverse needs. This position values equality and inclusion and offers competitive benefits. Join us to empower students to reach their full potential through high-quality support.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing a team of learning support assistants.
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality support to learners with SEND.
• Ability to conduct developmental reviews and appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of learning support assistants.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and morning briefings.
• Organise and implement a wide range of support programmes for learners.

Job description

Overview

The Additional Learning Support area is responsible for providing additional learning support across the College to full and part-time learners and supports approximately 1000 students on courses of all levels.

Our aim at Bridgwater & Taunton College is for all students with additional support needs to have equal access to the curriculum and work towards meeting their full potential with our support. These may have a range of learning difficulties/disabilities which include specific learning difficulties, autistic spectrum, ADHD/ADD Visual Impairment, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Physical Disabilities, and mental Health Issues.

Salary and Hours

Salary - £24,790 - £26,413 per annum Actual £27,967 - £29,798 per annum FTE

Hours - 37

Basis - Term Time only

Responsibilities

We are looking for a team leader to lead and manage a team of learning support assistants, providing day to day guidance, morning briefings, regular 1:1 meetings, developmental reviews and appraisals. As a college we are committed to continuing to support our team of LSA’s to provide empowering, high quality support to our learners with SEND.

Additional Learning Support has a dedicated, highly qualified and experienced team. The staff work closely with curriculum staff in organising and implementing a wide range of support programmes each tailored to the needs of individual learners. We can offer Specialist Teaching, Specialist Assignment Support, In-class Support, Small Group Workshops, Equipment Support, Specialist Counselling, Mentoring, Exam Access Arrangements, and Assistive Technology Support.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Dedicated CPD days
• 2 wellbeing days
• 2-week Christmas closure
• On-site discounted gym
• Free parking
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply.