Learning Support Coordinator

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Peterborough is seeking a Learning Support Coordinator to oversee Additional Learning Support for SEND students. This role includes managing transitions, collaborating with faculty to provide guidance, and ensuring that educational needs are met. Competitive benefits include 30 days of annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant SEND area or willing to work towards.
• Good understanding of Education Health and Care plans, consultations, and reviews.
• Experience in assessing additional support and making recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee provision of Additional Learning Support for SEND students.
• Manage the transition process for new students and leavers.
• Collaborate with faculty area to manage student support.

Skills

Assessing individual support needs

Supporting individuals with diverse learning difficulties

Using assistive support strategies

Good understanding of DDA, Equality and Diversity

Monitoring and reviewing individuals progress

Education

Level 4 qualification in relevant SEND area

Level 3 Award in Education & Training

Level 2 qualification in Learning Support

Job description

Overview

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Salary - £26,994
Hours - 37 per week, all year round
Location - Peterborough College, Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ
Contract - Permanent
Closing Date - 02/10/2025
Interview Dates - The week following the closing date

Could you be our next Learning Support Coordinator?

Could you oversee the provision of Additional Learning Support for an identified caseload of SEND students supporting their journey from pre-entry, transition to college, whilst on their study programme and their progression onwards?

Could you deliver key elements contributing to the student's journey to ensure their EHCP and preparing for adulthood outcomes are met in collaboration with the designated faculty area?

If you can, please read on, we have a fantastic benefits package for this rewarding role.

What you would be doing

• Working closely with the SEN Coordinator around all aspects of the EHCP process including; contributing to consultations, EHCP requests and carrying out annual reviews to ensure statutory timelines are met. Managing all relevant administration and records related to the processes.
• Assessing additional support and referrals for Exam Access Arrangements to make recommendations for reasonable adjustments.
• Managing the transition process for new students and leavers with relevant stakeholders.
• Signposting students to appropriate internal and external agencies and services.
• Working collaboratively with designated Faculty area attending curriculum meetings and maintaining strong communication to manage the requirements for support for students in those areas.
• Providing guidance on support options in ways that will maximise individual learning potential and achievement advising on how teaching practice and learning environments can become adjusted to the needs of the student.
• Devising and reviewing risk assessments, support plans and recommendations for support delivery.
• Providing mentoring 1:1 support and creating adaptations for students where appropriate.
• Coordinating specialist wrap-around support provision such as Occupational Therapy, access to Neurodevelopmental services in partnership with other college departments.
• For more information please read the job description

Who We're Looking For:

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant SEND area or discipline (or willing to work towards)
• Level 3 Award in Education & Training (or willing to work towards)
• Level 2 qualification in Learning Support or equivalent or significant level of experience
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Assessing individual support needs and making appropriate support recommendations
• Supporting individuals with a diverse range of learning difficulties and or disabilities
• Monitoring and reviewing individuals progress
• Using assistive support strategies to maximise independence
• Setting and measuring SMART targets and person-centred outcomes
• Using a diverse range of communication methods
• Supporting transition for individuals with SEND with a multidisciplinary approach to securing successful outcomes
• Good understanding of DDA, Equality and Diversity Children and Families Act, SEND and other relevant legislation
• Learning needs and barriers faced by individuals with SEND
• Education Health and Care plans, consultations, reviews and statutory process
• A varied range of supportive strategies to manage barriers in SEND
• For more information please read the job description

Why work for IEG?

• Competitive Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Financial Security: Local Government Pension Scheme
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Safeguarding Statement

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

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