Strategic ALN & Inclusion Lead (Wales)

Bidvane; Wales; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks a permanent ALNCo to lead inclusion and additional learning needs across the Blenheim Road and Coed Eva federation. The 32.5‑hour role combines strategic work with hands-on casework, aligned to Welsh ALN legislation.

You will guide staff on universal and targeted provision, develop person-centred plans with families, and collaborate with external agencies to support learners’ progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent inclusive classroom practice and ability to apply ALN strategies
• Knowledge of Wales ALN legislation and provision
• Trauma-informed practice and staff coaching
• Experience collaborating with families, carers and external agencies
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills for complex casework
• Child-centred, compassionate approach with values-driven ethos
• Welsh language skills are desirable
• Committed to ongoing professional learning and improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic approach to ALN provision across the federation
• Coordinate person-centred planning and IDPs
• Lead implementation of the ALN Act (Wales) across two schools
• Monitor wellbeing and achievement of learners with ALN
• Support universal provision and targeted interventions
• Build partnerships with families and external agencies
• Provide guidance and professional learning to staff
• Develop staff expertise and inclusive classroom practice
• Promote inclusion, equity and belonging across both schools
• Manage complex casework

Skills

Inclusive practice

ALN legislation knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

Family and agency collaboration

Organised and solution-focused

Welsh language (nice to have)

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks a permanent ALNCo to lead inclusion and additional learning needs across the Blenheim Road and Coed Eva federation. The 32.5‑hour role combines strategic work with hands-on casework, aligned to Welsh ALN legislation.

You will guide staff on universal and targeted provision, develop person-centred plans with families, and collaborate with external agencies to support learners’ progress and wellbeing.