Learning Support Development Trainer

Queen Alexandra College; Metchley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site car parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Fitness Centre access

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Queen Alexandra College seeks a Learning Support Development Officer to lead induction for Learning Support Assistants, coach managers, and drive professional development across the team. The role focuses on safeguarding, training delivery and ensuring high-quality support for students with diverse needs.

The post requires attendance at training days and collaboration with Student Services and HR. Hybrid opportunities not specified; strong emphasis on safeguarding, reports, and staff development

Qualifications

• Minimum level 4 qualification in a training, development or education related subject.
• Minimum level 2 numeracy and literacy; IT preferred.
• Safeguarding awareness is required.
• Strong reporting and data handling in Excel/Word; MiS systems experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the LSA induction programme with mandatory training within timescales.
• Support LSA Managers with probation, training, and observational oversight.
• Observe LSAs as part of the observation team following training and guidance.
• Provide coaching and guidance based on observation outcomes.
• Assist with appraisal processes and Learning & Development planning.
• Produce written reports for appraisals and meetings.
• Ensure training consistency to support students with behavioural, emotional and sensory needs.

Skills

Safeguarding Awareness

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-reflection

Deadline management

Decision making

Initiative

Equality & diversity

Emotional intelligence

Confident decision making

Conflict resolution

Student centred

Role model

Staff management experience

Willingness to train

Training delivery (1:1 and groups)

Education

Minimum level 4 qualification in a training, development or education related subject

Minimum level 2 numeracy and literacy

Tools

Excel

Word

Databridge (MiS)

Job description

Queen Alexandra College seeks a Learning Support Development Officer to lead induction for Learning Support Assistants, coach managers, and drive professional development across the team. The role focuses on safeguarding, training delivery and ensuring high-quality support for students with diverse needs.

The post requires attendance at training days and collaboration with Student Services and HR. Hybrid opportunities not specified; strong emphasis on safeguarding, reports, and staff development