Head of Additional Learning Support

Head of Additional Learning Support

Liverpool

Vision for Education are looking to recruit a Head of Additional Learning Support for a college in Liverpool.

Vision for Education work exclusively with TES, the Times Educational Supplement – the biggest name in education in the world – supporting schools with their supply staff. We work with schools across Merseyside and are keen to understand what’s important to you, so we can find you that dream job come September.

About the role

• To take the lead in developing and evaluating SEND practice in the College ensuring learners who are identified as having additional needs are supported appropriately and succeed in their education.
• Ensure provision within the College meets the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Ensure the College receives appropriate funding for learners with additional needs
• Ensure the development of teaching staff in understanding and deploying up to date practices in supporting learners with additional needs in their learning. 

Requirements

To be considered for the Head of Additional Learning Support position, you will:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have a strong and resilient character
• Be a skilled communicator and negotiator with experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Have excellent organisational and record keeping skills supported by high levels of computer literacy
• Have the ability to manage to tight deadlines and conflicting priorities
• Have knowledge of safeguarding, equality and diversity, inclusivity and health and safety

Vision for Education are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education are education recruitment specialists, and we work with schools to source them the best Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff possible. For us to do that, we need to speak to people like you. Whatever you subject or area of expertise, we will work with you to ensure that, not only are our schools supported, but that you are too!

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package worth £350.

- Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.

- £50 refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are someone who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact Daniel on 0151 363 2266, or email daniel.curry@visionforeducation.co.uk.