Learning Support Lead – SEND & EHCPs

Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology); Epsom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free online qualifications

Discounted on-site gym

Fitness classes

Starbucks on site

Osteopathy

Day nursery discount

Job summary

Nescot in Epsom is seeking a proactive Learning Support role to lead English and maths support for students with additional needs, coordinating a team of LSAs and Teaching Assistants, and working closely with curriculum teams.

You will collaborate with parents, carers and external agencies to meet EHCP requirements, implement the graduated approach, monitor progress and maintain accurate records for safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SEND, including EHCPs and the Annual Review process.
• Experience of Exam Access Arrangements (EAA).
• Proven experience of supervising or leading staff.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse practice and drive improvements.
• Effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.
• A positive and professional role model.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will lead and coordinate the effective delivery of learning support in English and maths by managing, deploying and developing support staff, ensuring that students with EHCPs, High Needs funding or additional needs receive appropriate, inclusive support that promotes engagement, wellbeing, attendance and positive behaviour.
• They will support staff planning assessments, target setting and progress monitoring using the graduated approach; maintain accurate records, while evaluating the impact of support to inform continuous improvement.
• The post holder will contribute to the EHCP annual review processes, working closely with parents, carers, Local Authorities and other stakeholders to meet statutory requirements, while collaborating with curriculum teams, external agencies and college staff to ensure clear communication of student needs and contribute to wider college activities.
• They will support quality assurance and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, equality, inclusion and SEND requirements, and maintaining accurate, audit-ready records.
• In addition, the English and maths post holder will review enrolment levels and contribute to systems, including High Needs funding, exam access arrangements and student data, to ensure accuracy.

Skills

SEND knowledge

EAA experience

Staff supervision

Organisational skills

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Proactive approach

Role modelling

Job description

Nescot in Epsom is seeking a proactive Learning Support role to lead English and maths support for students with additional needs, coordinating a team of LSAs and Teaching Assistants, and working closely with curriculum teams.

You will collaborate with parents, carers and external agencies to meet EHCP requirements, implement the graduated approach, monitor progress and maintain accurate records for safeguarding and inclusion.