Learning Support Lead - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (2 positions available)

Working collaboratively with Local Authorities, curriculum leaders and teaching staff, and a range of internal and external stakeholders, act as a key point of contact for SEND across college, ensuring provision is robust, responsive, and aligned to the SEND Code of Practice and allied SEND legislation. 

To meet the learning support needs of learners with identified Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities, with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and High Needs, and SEN, including in class and out of class support to remove barriers to accessing learning and participation.

To support the Head of Learning Support to manage and deploy the LSA, LSO and CSW Teams, organising the recruitment, induction and training of staff. 

To oversee the provision of learning support and staffing resources day to day to provide high quality learning support to learners with a Learning Difficulty and/or Disability, High Needs and with an EHCP. 

To ensure support staff follow and adhere to the National Occupational Standards for Learning Support Staff, the Learning Support Code of Conduct, and Learning Support Staff Handbook.

To carry out the EHCP Consultation and EHC Annual Review process, working closely with curriculum teams and leads, external agencies, Health and Social Care services. 

Follow and promote the social model of disability and have positive aspirations for learners with SEND. Contribute to the continuous improvement of inclusive practice within curriculum areas and the wider college.