Learning Support Team Leader – Inclusive Education

Authentic Education; Talbot Village; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye testing for DSE users

Will writing service

Reduced price gym membership

LGPS pension

Job summary

Longspee Academy, part of Authentic Education Group, is seeking a dynamic Learning Support Team Leader to drive the Learning Support strategy, promote positive behaviour and support pupil development.

You will lead and manage the Learning Support team, collaborate with SLT, SENDCo and families, and oversee safeguarding, wellbeing plans, and staff training to ensure high standards and inclusive practice across the academy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading learning support teams.
• Experience with safeguarding and inclusive practices.
• Experience working with pupils with diverse needs (SEN/SEMH).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Learning Support across the academy.
• Collaborate with SLT, SENDCo, families, and external professionals to meet pupil needs.
• Oversee behaviour management, wellbeing plans, and rewards systems.
• Lead staff training on safeguarding, inclusion, and positive handling techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate impact, ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Behaviour management

Communication

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Job description

Longspee Academy, part of Authentic Education Group, is seeking a dynamic Learning Support Team Leader to drive the Learning Support strategy, promote positive behaviour and support pupil development.

You will lead and manage the Learning Support team, collaborate with SLT, SENDCo and families, and oversee safeguarding, wellbeing plans, and staff training to ensure high standards and inclusive practice across the academy.