Learning Support Team Leader

ABOUT OLDHAM COLLEGE

Oldham College is one of the largest further education providers in Greater Manchester, supporting thousands of students each year to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need for their future.

We work closely with local employers, universities, and community partners to deliver education and training that meets the needs of our region. Our staff play a vital role in creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students and colleagues can thrive.

Every role at the College contributes to helping people achieve their potential.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Additional Learning Support Team Leader, you will play a key role in leading and developing a high-quality support service that enables learners with additional needs to thrive. Working closely with the Head of Additional Learning Support, you will provide day-to-day leadership to support staff, ensuring learners receive effective, personalised, and inclusive support that enables them to achieve their goals.

You will lead and coordinate learning support provision across the College, champion inclusive practice, develop staff capability, and work collaboratively with curriculum teams, parents, carers, employers, and external agencies. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by driving continuous improvement, promoting innovation, and creating an environment where every learner can succeed.

Interviews planned to be held after 29th June 2026. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role you will:

• Lead, manage, and support Additional Learning Support staff to ensure high-quality, learner-focused support provision across the College.

• Coordinate and monitor support provision for learners with additional needs, ensuring support is responsive, effective, and contributes to positive learner outcomes.

• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, parents/carers, employers, and external professionals to ensure learners receive personalised support that enables achievement and progression.

• Drive continuous improvement across the service through quality monitoring, staff development, coaching, and promoting inclusive practice.

• Support the development and implementation of systems, processes, and innovative approaches that enhance learner experience and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

• Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths, alongside a relevant qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.

• Significant experience supporting learners with SEND, including knowledge of inclusive practice, additional needs, and learner support approaches.

• Experience of leading, supervising, coordinating, or developing staff or teams within an education or support environment.

• Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

• Ability to use learner information, data, and performance measures to evaluate support provision, identify improvements, and drive positive outcomes.

WHY JOIN US

We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and progress. Benefits include:

• 49 days’ holiday, supporting work–life balance, including 30 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure

• Pension contributions of 16.8%

• Free counselling and wellbeing support

• Retail discounts through our benefits platform

• Enhanced family-friendly policies

• Paid special leave

• Training and development opportunities

• Free breakfast Fridays

• On-site facilities including canteens and a day nursery

• Free parking and electric car scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

INCLUSION AND FLEXIBILITY

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

We support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, and military families.

Flexible working options may be available depending on the role.

SAFEGUARDING

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check, DfE barred list check, online searches, and references.

It is a criminal offence under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 to apply for regulated activity roles if barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.

USE OF AI IN APPLICATIONS

We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. If you do use AI, please ensure the information you submit accurately reflects your own skills, experience, and achievements. You may be asked to discuss your application during the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please review the job description and person specification and submit your application by the closing date.

Join us and be part of a College where together, we invest in your future.