Senior Learning Support Leader (SEND & Inclusion)

Dovetail and Slate; Colne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in Cambridgeshire is recruiting an Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning to lead learning support across the department and support the Head of Department. You'll manage Learning Support Mentors, coordinate timetables, and help shape inclusive practice for students with SEND and High Needs.

The role requires strong FE experience, proven leadership, and a solid understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning.

Qualifications

• Strong FE experience.
• SEND/High Needs experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and reasonable adjustments.
• Experience with external SEND stakeholders.
• Teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Learning Support provision across the department.
• Manage and develop Learning Support Mentors and staff.
• Allocate support and manage learning support timetables.
• Support EHCP reviews, personalised curricula and student progress.
• Lead on inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
• Support quality assurance, learning walks and deep-dive activities.
• Deputise for the Head of Department when required.
• Work with parents, schools, local authorities and external SEND stakeholders.
• Identify staff development needs and support inclusive teaching practice.

Skills

FE leadership

SEND/Inclusion

Team leadership

EHCP knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Teaching qualification

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS/DET

Job description

Dovetail and Slate in Cambridgeshire is recruiting an Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning to lead learning support across the department and support the Head of Department. You'll manage Learning Support Mentors, coordinate timetables, and help shape inclusive practice for students with SEND and High Needs.

The role requires strong FE experience, proven leadership, and a solid understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning.