Learning Support Team Lead: Coach & Develop Staff

Activate-Learning-1; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Health Cash Plan with eye tests/dental

Learning and Development opportunities

Pension Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

On-Site Facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning Group in Oxford is seeking a Learning Support Team Leader to lead the LSA Mentor and Learning Support Assistants, guiding day‑to‑day operations and driving excellence in learner support and progress.

You will conduct developmental observations, manage performance reviews, coordinate staff deployment, identify training needs, and collaborate with Group Learning Support Leads and Delivery Managers to deliver robust operational support.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of learning support staff and mentors.
• Ability to manage performance and development plans.
• Strong understanding of SEND and appropriate support strategies.
• English and Maths at grade 4 or above or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Learning Support Assistants and LSA Mentor, providing day-to-day guidance.
• Complete developmental observations and performance reviews.
• Monitor recruitment needs, retention and opportunities for training.
• Coordinate staff deployment and work with Delivery Managers for operational support.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Staff development

Performance review

SEND knowledge

English/Maths literacy

Job description

Activate Learning Group in Oxford is seeking a Learning Support Team Leader to lead the LSA Mentor and Learning Support Assistants, guiding day‑to‑day operations and driving excellence in learner support and progress.

You will conduct developmental observations, manage performance reviews, coordinate staff deployment, identify training needs, and collaborate with Group Learning Support Leads and Delivery Managers to deliver robust operational support.