Learning Support Team Leader

Teaching Vacancies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Public sector pension

Free eye tests

Season ticket loan

Wellbeing toolkit

Blue Light Card

LinkedIn Learning access

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Activate Learning in Oxford is seeking a Learning Support Team Leader to oversee the LSA Mentor and Learning Support Assistants, guiding day-to-day delivery and development.

You will conduct developmental observations, manage staff performance, coordinate deployment, and work with Delivery Managers to provide extra operational support, with a permanent 37-hour week at our Oxford college.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of support staff.
• Strong SEND knowledge and ability to implement support strategies.
• English and Maths at Grade 4 or above or equivalent.
• Ability to coordinate staff deployment and prioritise support.
• Identify and support staff training and development needs.
• Commitment to improving learner progress, independence and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead developmental observations and direct line management of Learning Support Assistants and LSA Mentor.
• Monitor recruitment needs, retention and training and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Group Learning Support Team Leads and Delivery Managers to provide extra operational support.

Skills

Team management

SEND knowledge

English & Maths 4+

Staff deployment

Training needs

Learner progress

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Learning Support Team Leader, you will act as a lead to our LSA Mentor and Learning Support Assistants providing support with the day-to-day responsibilities.

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

You will work closely with the Group Learning Support Team Leads and Delivery Managers to provide extra operational support.

This is a permanent, full-time contract working 37 hours per week based at our Oxford college.

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.
• Ability to coordinate staff deployment and prioritise support efficiently.
• Ability to identify and support staff training and development needs.
• Commitment to improving learner progress, independence, and achievement.

What the college offers its staff

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
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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

For more information about our benefits and wellbeing support, visit our Work with us - Wellbeing page.

About Activate Learning

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.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team.

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment follows safer recruitment principles and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Depending on the role, successful applicants may undergo DBS, right to work, reference, qualification and suitability checks. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Please contact our Talent Team if you require reasonable adjustments.