Learning Support Manager

Working across two college sites in Redhill and South Croydon, our client is looking to hire an Additional Learning Support Manager to work closely with the Assistant Principal - Student Support to implement strategies and operational approaches that maximises the support for learners with EHCPs or identified ALS needs within an efficient, financial framework.

You will be responsible for ensuring the ALS provision meet requirements of the SEND Code of Practice, is effective and provides quality focused learner experience that prepares learners for the world of work and their future lives. You will be a strong leader and experienced manager to lead a team and deliver successful outcomes.

Salary: up to £48,000 (DOE)

Location: Redhill & South Croydon

Hours/Benefits: 08:45 to 17:00, free parking, generous annual leave, gym membership, pension, excellent training and much more

Essential experience required:

• Expertise in positive behaviour management
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and other statutory guidance
• Knowledge and understanding of high needs funding and associated timeframes
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication
• Experience of electronic recording and reporting systems to produce reports relating to areas of responsibility
• Experience and knowledge of mental health

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Ensure the College’s response to High Need Learners with EHCP’s meets the legal requirements and processes for learners with additional needs adheres to statutory guidance related to inclusive practice.
• To line manage the ALS Coordinators, Transition Coordinator, Specialist Assessors, Specialist Teachers, and department Administrators.
• Operate within an agreed resourcing model and budget and undertake effective budgetary planning and management of internal and external funds.
• Monitor the ALS budget (including high needs funding) with Assistant Principal Student Support and deploy learning support resources accordingly.
• Sustain a rigorous system to complete annual reviews, working in partnership with all stakeholders and meet statutory timeframes.
• Review and develop systems for ALS referral and assessment to ensure that students’ learning needs are identified early, and appropriate interventions put in place.
• Monitor the allocation of the support offer for all EHCP and ALS learners within the College Group.
• Monitor the impact of the support given to EHCP and ALS learners throughout the learner journey from application, enrolment through to transition beyond college.

Essential skills & attributes required:

• Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and other statutory guidance
• Knowledge and understanding of the wider SEND political landscape
• Experience of working with young people with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of high needs funding and associated timeframes
• Experience of electronic recording and reporting systems to produce reports relating to areas of responsibility
• Expertise in positive behaviour management
• Experience and knowledge of mental health
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

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