Learning Support Key Worker

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 25 days

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Onsite parking

Costa Coffee

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is seeking a Learning Support Key Worker to join our Additional Learning Support Team. You will provide flexible support to learners with EHCPs, promoting inclusion and safeguarding.

The role involves building trust, coordinating EHCP reviews, and collaborating with curriculum staff to remove barriers to learning. We offer generous pension, holidays, and flexible working; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with EHCPs and SEMH needs.
• Ability to chair annual EHCP reviews.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationships with stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible in-class and out-of-class support to learners with EHCPs.
• Deliver behaviour support using de-escalation and trauma-informed methods.
• Build strong relationships to boost engagement and readiness to learn.
• Monitor attendance and implement timely interventions.
• Chair EHCP annual reviews and track progress.
• Develop and review individual support plans aligned to EHCP outcomes.
• Collaborate with curriculum staff and safeguarding teams on adjustments.
• Respond to incidents to maintain learner safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions in college systems.
• Support safeguarding by reporting concerns per policy.

Skills

EHCP knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

De-escalation

Communication

Safeguarding

Stakeholder liaison

Attendance monitoring

Job description

Company: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

FTE Salary: Up to £27,294.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: Up to £24,293.09

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

We have an exciting role of Learning Support Key Worker within our Additional Learning Support Team!

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, responsive in-class and out-of-class support to learners with EHCPs, adapting approaches in real time to meet SEMH needs
• Deliver dynamic behaviour support using de-escalation, co-regulation, and trauma-informed strategies to promote positive engagement
• Build strong, consistent relationships with learners to increase trust, resilience, and readiness to learn
• Monitor and support learner attendance, proactively identifying barriers and implementing timely interventions
• Chair and coordinate EHCP annual reviews for a small cohort of identified key students, including gathering evidence, writing reports, and tracking progress against outcomes
• Develop, implement, and review individual support plans aligned to EHCP outcomes and learner goals
• Work collaboratively with curriculum staff, Youth worker team and Safeguarding teams to implement reasonable adjustments and promote inclusive practice
• Respond to emerging needs and incidents, providing on-demand support to maintain learner safety, wellbeing, and engagement
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress, and impact using college systems
• Contribute to safeguarding by identifying concerns and following college procedures to ensure learner welfare

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Awareness and understanding of the barriers facing young people in education and how to support those with SEN and SEMH needs, especially anxiety related non-attendance
• Knowledge of EHCPs and the annual review process.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent de-escalation skills and trauma informed practice.
• The confidence to chair meetings and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to supporting learners and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Monday 2nd November

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [e-mail]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College