Learning Support Worker Coordinator

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Eye test

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme (Technology)

Free car parking

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College, Stroud Campus, is seeking an enthusiastic LSW Coordinator to lead a dedicated team within the Additional Learning Support unit. You will work closely with curriculum teams to ensure learners receive outstanding support, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential.

The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) with a salary up to £29,553, and offers opportunities for professional development and inclusive practices within a supportive

Qualifications

• Line management experience or leading a team.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including timetabling.
• Knowledge or experience of supporting learners with SEND and/or vulnerable young people and adults.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a team of approximately 25 Support Workers, including appraisals and staff development.
• Coordinate and maintain support timetables, responding to curriculum and learner needs.
• Monitor and improve quality of learner support through observations and feedback.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, tracking and audit compliance with funding and quality teams.

Skills

Line management

Organisational skills

SEND and vulnerable learners

GCSE English & Maths + MS Office

Job description

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001525
Location: Stroud Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £29,553.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy aTOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Are you passionate about making a difference to learners' lives while leading a high-performing team? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic LSW Coordinator to play a key role within our Additional Learning Support team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team of Learning Support Workers, ensuring learners receive the outstanding support they need to thrive. Working at the heart of the college, you will collaborate with curriculum teams and the ALS Manager to drive excellence in support provision, champion staff development, and help create an inclusive environment where every learner can achieve their full potential

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a team of approximately 25 Support Workers, including appraisals, performance management and staff development.
• Coordinate and maintain support timetables, responding effectively to curriculum and learner needs.
• Monitor and improve the quality and consistency of learner support through observations, learner walks and feedback.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, tracking and audit compliance, working closely with funding and quality teams

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in line managing staff or leading a team of colleagues.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience of timetabling and managing competing priorities.
• Knowledge or experience of supporting learners with SEND and/or vulnerable young people and adults.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) and excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Expected Interview Date: Thursday 15th October

If you have any queries please contact [e-mail]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.

Have a question about a specific role, your application, or the process? Our team is happy to help.

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