Learning Support Coordinator

Inspire Education Group; Stamford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for a Learning Support Coordinator to manage additional learning support for SEND students. Responsibilities include overseeing the EHCP process, coordinating meetings, and providing assessments. The role offers a salary of £26,994 per annum and includes excellent benefits such as 30 days of annual leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant SEND area or willingness to work toward it.
• Good understanding of DDA, Equality and Diversity Children and Families Act, SEND legislation.
• Significant experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee provision of Additional Learning Support for SEND students.
• Manage EHCP processes and ensure statutory timelines are met.
• Coordinate meetings with students, parents, and stakeholders.

Skills

Assisting individuals with diverse learning difficulties

Assessing individual support needs

Using assistive support strategies

Monitoring and reviewing progress

Education

Level 4 qualification in a relevant SEND area

Level 3 Award in Education & Training

Level 2 qualification in Learning Support

Job description

Overview

Salary - £26,994 per annum
Hours - 37 hours per week, Maternity Cover for up to 12 months
Contract - Fixed Term Contract
Location - Stamford
Closing Date - 3rd November 2025

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.
• Coordinating meetings with young people, parents and stakeholders.
• Signposting students and parents 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.
• Building positive relationships and providing mentoring 1:1 support, supporting with medication and recommending 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.

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.

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