Learning Support Team Leader

Activate-Learning-1; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ annual leave

Free eye tests

Season ticket loan / bus pass

Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your Well

Blue Light Card

LinkedIn Learning

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Activate Learning is inviting applications for a Learning Support Team Leader at Bracknell and Wokingham College. You will join an existing team of two Learning Support Team Leaders within the Support and Inclusion Service, leading on designated faculties to ensure high-quality, coordinated learner support and effective staff deployment.

You will line-manage Learning Support Assistants and the LSA Mentor, conduct developmental observations, support recruitment and development needs, and work

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of support staff.
• Strong understanding of SEND and implementing support strategies.
• Experience in developing staff and coordinating training.
• English and Maths at Grade 4 or above or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead on support provision within designated faculties and curriculum areas.
• Act as lead to LSA Mentor and Learning Support Assistants.
• Complete developmental observations and line manage LSAs and the LSA Mentor.
• Collaborate with SIS Team Leads and Delivery Manager for operational support.

Skills

Team leadership

SEND understanding

Staff development

English & Maths level 4

Deployment planning

Job description

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Reference: NOV20263826

Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 2nd Dec 2026

Location: Bracknell

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent pension, fantastic onsite facilities

Activate Learning has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Team Leader to join the team based at Bracknell and Wokingham College.

Role: Learning Support Team Leader
Location: Bracknell and Wokingham College
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £34,458 - £36,553 pa

What you'll be doing:

As a Learning Support Team Leader, you will join our existing team of two Learning Support Team Leaders and become part of our Support and Inclusion Service team.

Leading on support provision within designated faculties and curriculum areas is a key element of this role, ensuring learners receive high-quality, coordinated support while staff are effectively managed, developed, and deployed. You will act as a lead to our LSA Mentor and Learning Support Assistants, providing support with day-to-day responsibilities.

You will be responsible for completing developmental observations, direct line management of Learning Support Assistants and our LSA Mentor, monitoring recruitment and retention needs, and identifying training and development opportunities.

You will work closely with the Support and Inclusion Service (SIS) Team Leads and Delivery Manager to provide additional operational support.

What we're looking for

You will be resilient, solutions-focused and have a clear vision for the team. The ability to lead, coach and motivate staff is vital.

• Ability to effectively manage, develop, and performance-review a team of support staff.
• Strong understanding of SEND and ability to implement appropriate support strategies.
• English and Maths at Grade 4 or above and/or equivalent.
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Ability to coordinate staff deployment and prioritise support efficiently.
• Ability to identify and support staff training and development needs.
• Strong team values.
• Commitment to improving learner progress, independence, and achievement.

What we offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

• 30 days’ annual leave *calculated according to working hours
• Free eye tests
• Season ticket loan / bus pass
• Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.
• Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace
• Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group committed to transforming lives through learning.

We provide a wide range of education and training, including Further Education, Higher Education, adult education and apprenticeships, supporting learners at different stages of their education and careers.

At the heart of everything we do is our award-winning Learning Philosophy, which shapes how we teach, support our learners and work together as colleagues. Our approach is built around three simple principles: Feel Safe, Find Purpose and Make Progress.

We recognise that everyone has a different starting point, experience and ambition. We work with our learners as individuals, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to progress.

As a colleague, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation where learning, development and making a positive difference are central to what we do.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet or exceed the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check due to exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Agencies working with our Talent Team must be part of our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).