Learning Support Coordinator

Care to Join Us?

We're looking for a talented and motivated professional to lead SEND, Additional Learning Support (ALS), and Inclusion across our college. You'll champion high-quality support for students with EHCPs and additional needs, lead a dedicated team, and work with colleagues and partners to create an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive and succeed.

The information below provides more detail about the role.

We offer great benefits including

• 30 days annual leave per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development
• Access to a health care plan
• Learning and development opportunities.

Role and responsibilities

• Act as the local SEND and Inclusion coordinator, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Line manage LSAs and ELSAs, including performance management, well being support, and development.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of ALS staff.
• Coordinate day-to-day operational issues, working with senior college leadership.
• Oversee EHCP provision, ensuring outcomes are achieved and support is impactful.
• Monitor and evaluate support strategies, adapting provision where needed.
• Chair Annual Reviews and ensure full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Support transitions into, within, and beyond college to enhance student experience and progression.
• Work with senior leads to secure High Needs Funding and ensure timely applications.
• Plan and manage LSA timetables to optimise support deployment across students, including apprentices and adult learners.
• Work closely with curriculum and support teams to ensure effective support strategies.
• Liaise with external professionals, local authorities, and specialist agencies.
• Contribute to Local Authority consultations and decision-making processes for new students.
• Support learning walks and quality improvement initiatives to enhance inclusive teaching practices.
• Deliver and contribute to staff CPD on SEND and inclusive approaches.
• Play an active role in the wider group inclusion strategy to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate Annual Review reporting and documentation in line with processes.
• Respond to queries from students, staff, and applicants, providing advice and guidance.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of SEND needs and effective support strategies.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion across all activities.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain professional standards, engage in CPD, and contribute to a culture of integrity and excellence.

Partnerships and Reputation

Ensure that the college develops and maintains a constructive relationship with appropriate external stakeholders relevant to the post holder's areas of responsibility.

Health and Safety

Ensure that the Health and Safety policy and procedures operated by the college are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with post holder's areas of responsibility.

Equal Opportunity

Adopt and promote a positive attitude towards equality of opportunity for all within the college and ensure that the related policies and procedures are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with post holder's areas of responsibility.

Professional Standards

Develop, maintain and exhibit the quality standards appropriate to the post and promote a culture of integrity and transparency throughout all college activities. Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the college and its environment.Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the college and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough preemployment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.