Learning Support Team Leader

Activate-Learning-1; Worplesdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Up to 30 days annual leave

Free eye tests

Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your well

Blue Light Card

LinkedIn Learning

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking an LSA Team Leader at Woodlands Centre, Merrist Wood campus, Worplesdon. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours) leads a team supporting learners with SEND, develops staff and coordinates deployment to ensure high-quality learner progress.

You will drive developmental observations, manage performance, and work with Delivery Managers to strengthen support services. A DBS check is required on appointment.

Qualifications

• Lead, coach and motivate a team of support staff.
• Strong SEND knowledge and ability to implement support strategies.
• English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.
• Ability to coordinate staff deployment and prioritise support efficiently.
• Identify and support staff training and development needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop observations and provide day-to-day leadership for LSA team and LSA Mentor.
• Direct line management of Learning Support Assistants and LSA Mentor.
• Monitor recruitment needs, retention and training opportunities.
• Collaborate with Group Learning Support Team Leads and Delivery Managers to provide operational support.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

SEND knowledge

Staff development

Performance reviews

English & Maths grade 4+

Job description

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Reference: OCT20263015

Expiry date: 11:00, Fri, 23rd Oct 2026

Location: Worplesdon

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent career pathways and fantastic onsite facilities

As a LSA Team Leader, you will act as a lead to our LSA Mentor and Learning Support Assistants providing support with the day-to‑day responsibilities. Our team supports learners who face barriers to education, including young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our programme is aimed at young people with high sensory needs and a range of Moderate to Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). 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 Woodlands Centre, Merrist Wood campus.

What do you need to be a successful LSA Team Leader at Activate Learning?

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.
• 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:

• LGPS pension scheme for AL staff
• Up to 30 days annual leave *calculated according to working hours
• Free eye tests
• 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.

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.

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).