Learning Support Team Leader

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a dedicated individual to join their inclusion and support team. This role involves coordinating Learning Support Assistants to enhance student experiences and ensure effective support systems are in place. Ideal for someone looking to advance their career while making a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary – £28,260 to £32,310 per annum

35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Discounts at various stores and services

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team of Learning Support Assistants.
• Ability to develop action plans for student progression.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize a team of Learning Support Assistants.
• Ensure students are assessed and have appropriate support.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

This role is an opportunity to shape services for our students, to give them the best possible experience whilst at the College. The successful candidate will work as part of the inclusion and support team coordinating and organising a team of Learning Support Assistants and their caseloads. You will lead a small team on specific campuses to ensure students are assessed and have the appropriate support in place to allow them to fulfil their potential and achieve in their studies.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next steps and gain new skills to enhance their future career prospects.

Working with staff and partners, you will ensure that processes and procedures are well-known and adhered to, and action plans are developed to ensure students progression in their studies.

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete the application for to submit your application. For any additional information, please contact Margaret Clark via email at [e-mail]

Interviews are planned for w/c 9th June 2025.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £28,260 to £32,310 per annumFTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability