Learning Support Training Coordinator

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a Learning Support Training Coordinator to oversee staff training on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering training and managing educational policies, strong communication skills, and a degree-level education or equivalent. This full-time position offers a salary between £33,643 and £36,938 per annum, with generous benefits including 45 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record in collaborative working and training delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of government policy related to education and training.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads while prioritising tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate group-wide training for staff on SEND.
• Develop relationships with curriculum teams to promote good practice.
• Monitor and support Additional Learning Support policies.

Skills

Collaborative working

Training delivery

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

As a Learning Support Training Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating group-wide training for staff on all aspects of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This includes sourcing and delivering training, and liaising with curriculum departments. You will develop strong and effective relationships with curriculum links and members of the Learning Support team to share and develop good practice, including the promotion of Quality First Teaching (QFT). Your responsibilities will include ensuring all staff are aware of their statutory responsibilities in line with current legislation and local policies and procedures. You will instigate, develop, and facilitate cross-college Additional Learning Support related work streams and projects, working with leaders and engaging staff and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will support the quality assurance of Additional Learning Support policies and procedures across the college, developing action plans and monitoring achievement towards these.

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The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in working collaboratively with other teams to ensure stability and consistency for student support. Experience in delivering training sessions and coordinating, delivering, and evaluating training is essential. You should possess thorough and up-to-date knowledge of government policy in relation to education and training, particularly its impact on learners with Additional Learning Support needs. Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, and manage complex caseloads are crucial. Excellent communication skills are required to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders. A degree-level education or equivalent higher-level qualification is preferred, along with an appropriate professional qualification or significant experience in training coordination and delivery within an Additional Learning Support context. A commitment to continuous professional development and the ability to work flexibly, including supporting college events, is essential.

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways. We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on‑site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state‑of‑the‑art gym.

Salary: £33,643 to £36,938 per annum. Plus generous benefits including:

• 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme