Supported Learning Manager

Dovetail and Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East London-based Further Education college is seeking an experienced Supported Learning Manager to lead and develop high-quality provision for learners with SEND, EHCPs and High Needs across a large and diverse FE environment in East London.

You will provide operational and strategic leadership across Supported Learning provision, ensuring learners with additional needs receive outstanding support that enables them to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Supported Learning, ALS, Inclusive Learning or SEND provision within Further Education.
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation.
• Experience managing or developing teams within education or support services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of Supported Learning and ALS provision.
• Manage and develop Learning Support Assistants and specialist support staff.
• Oversee support plans, learner reviews and EHCP implementation.
• Chair Annual Reviews and liaise with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure learners receive appropriate support.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance, engagement and outcomes to drive improvement.
• Support quality assurance activities, self-assessment and service development.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, funding requirements and college policies.
• Contribute to staff training and development of inclusive teaching practice.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Safeguarding

Inclusive education

Team development

FE leadership

Education

Teaching qualification

SEND qualification

Job description

Supported Learning Manager

Location: East London

Contract: Full-Time | Interim

Salary: Competitive Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience)

Lead Inclusive Education. Transform Outcomes.

Are you an experienced SEND or Supported Learning leader looking for your next interim opportunity within Further Education?

We're seeking an inspiring and highly organised Supported Learning Manager to lead and develop high-quality provision for learners with SEND, EHCPs and High Needs across a large and diverse FE environment in East London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established college group and play a key role in shaping inclusive practice, supporting staff and ensuring learners receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

The Opportunity

As Supported Learning Manager, you'll provide operational and strategic leadership across Supported Learning provision, ensuring learners with additional needs receive outstanding support that enables them to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of Supported Learning and Additional Learning Support provision.
• Manage and develop Learning Support Assistants and specialist support staff.
• Oversee support plans, learner reviews and EHCP implementation.
• Chair Annual Reviews and liaise with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to ensure learners receive appropriate and effective support.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance, engagement and outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Support quality assurance activities, self-assessment and service development.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, funding requirements and college policies.
• Contribute to staff training, coaching and the development of inclusive teaching practice. Supported Learning leadership roles commonly include responsibility for EHCP processes, quality assurance, staff development and stakeholder engagement.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience leading Supported Learning, ALS, Inclusive Learning or SEND provision within Further Education.
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation.
• Experience managing or developing teams within education or support services.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to analyse data and use it to improve learner outcomes.
• A collaborative leadership style and a passion for inclusive education.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and student wellbeing.
• A teaching qualification, SEND qualification or experience within FE Supported Learning, Additional Learning Support or Inclusive Learning would be highly advantageous. Similar FE leadership roles often seek candidates with SEND expertise, team management experience and knowledge of quality assurance and compliance processes.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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