Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Cognition & Learning Practice Lead

East Surrey College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital South Colleges Group seeks an experienced Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Practice Lead to provide specialist leadership across our colleges, shaping high-quality support for learners with dyslexia, dyscalculia and related needs. You will oversee screening, assessment, exam access arrangements and assistive technology, while managing a caseload and line-managing SpLD staff.

You will collaborate with curriculum teams and safeguarding colleagues to coordinate interventions, monitor

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with Level 4 qualification or higher.
• Level 7 SpLD Assessor or Exam Access Arrangements qualification (e.g., CPT3A, PATOSS, PAPAA).
• Experience supporting learners with specific learning difficulties in education.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Experience of exam access arrangements and JCQ requirements.
• Strong safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of specialist SpLD provision across the college group.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams, support services and external professionals to identify learner needs.
• Oversee screening and assessment processes and exam access arrangements.
• Support effective use of assistive technology and manage a caseload of learners (including those with EHCPs).
• Line manage a team of SpLD and learning support staff.

Skills

SpLD experience

Exam access arrangements

Safeguarding

Inclusive practice

Collaborating with stakeholders

Education

Level 4 teaching qualification

Level 7 SpLD Assessor / Exam Access Arrangements qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting learners with specific learning difficulties to achieve their full potential?

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Practice Lead to provide specialist leadership across our colleges. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop high-quality support for learners with dyslexia, dyscalculia and related specific learning profiles, helping to create an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

As our SpLD Practice Lead, you will lead the development and delivery of specialist SpLD provision across the College Group, ensuring learners receive effective, targeted and inclusive support. You will work closely with curriculum teams, support services, safeguarding colleagues and external professionals to identify learner needs, coordinate interventions and monitor impact. The role includes overseeing screening and assessment processes, leading exam access arrangements, supporting the effective use of assistive technology, managing a caseload of learners, including those with EHCPs, and line managing a team of SpLD and learning support teachers.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a highly organised and learner-focused professional with:

• A teaching qualification at Level 4 or above.
• A Level 7 SpLD Assessor qualification or equivalent Exam Access Arrangements qualification (such as CPT3A, PATOSS or PAPAA).
• Experience supporting learners with specific learning difficulties within an educational setting.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Experience of exam access arrangements and reasonable adjustments, including JCQ requirements.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and inclusive practice.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

• choice of two excellent pension schemes
• life assurance
• free onsite parking
• access to our fully equipped gym
• discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.