Learning Support Team Leader
Tameside College
Tameside
- £31,929 - £33,814 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- (£30,971 - £32,799 pro-rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 August 2023
Job overview
Term-Time Only (42 weeks per year), 36 hrs per week
We require a highly skilled, passionate and motivated individual to lead our Learning Support Team. You will co-ordinate the Learning Support Service across college ensuring that learners with additional needs have the opportunity to reach their full potential. You will work alongside curriculum and other team leaders to implement effective strategies which meet the needs of individuals by removing barriers to learning. You will ensure that all learners are able to achieve successful outcomes: academically, socially and in their progression to further study or employment. You will pro-actively promote the principles of inclusion throughout the college with regard to the SEND Code of Practice and Ofsted framework.
What you’ll need: You will have a sound understanding of the issues facing learners with SEND (with or without an EHCP) and be skilled in communicating with learners, parents/carers and partner agencies. You will have a problem solving approach, and the ability to inspire and motivate your team. You will have experience of Learning Support processes and knowledge of local/national strategy in relation to SEND.
This role will carry responsibility for:
- Line Management of the Learning Support Team and co-ordination of the service cross college (both 16-18,adults and apprentices)
- The identification of learner needs, quality of support and ensuring robust systems are in place to evidence support provided and learner progress
- Acting as the main point of contact for external agencies, the local authority and parents/carers
- Maintaining a close working relationship with curriculum teams to ensure learner needs are met
- Ensuring the effective transition of learners with SEN (with or without and EHCP)
As a support colleague you’ll go into the Local Government Pensions scheme and enjoy some really great benefit’s, i.e. Costa Coffee on site, Free on site Gym at Beaufort Road, onsite bakery products at Tameside One, The Restaurant at Tameside One to name but a few. Of course we offer retail discounts, cycle to work, great holiday allowances and a saving club via Manchester Credit Union.
About us: Tameside College has an excellent reputation and this is a real opportunity for you to make a difference in people’s lives. We’re based in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester in a diverse and vibrant further education college that offers a wide range of course including A level and advanced level vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience.
We believe in excellence and we back that up with high expectations, a superb working environment (as part of the Vision Tameside £100 million+ accommodation strategy) and outstanding teaching. We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. This is why we aim to give learners every opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
Interviews to be held on 31st August 2023.
Come join us on our journey to outstanding!
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any CV’s forwarded for this vacancy will be treated as a gift and not subject to your terms and conditions.
About Tameside College
Tameside College is a coeducational further education establishment. It is situated in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Lancashire. It gives students a range of qualifications to choose from. This includes BTEC, Apprenticeships and degrees. The college also manages and owns Clarendon Sixth Form College, Camp Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 6DF.
Principal
Jackie Moores
Values and Vision
Tameside College aims to give every student a high-quality education with the help and support from teachers who specialise in specific subjects. The college allows students to gain the necessary skills to reach employment and gives financial help to those within the community. The aim of this is to improve the local economy. Every pupil is treated equally to others. The school believes students should be respectful and tolerant of others, no matter what background they come from. It values diversity and celebrates the achievements of every pupil. It also values professionalism, transparency and dedication to learning.
Ofsted report
“The college makes a very significant difference to learners’ lives, as the majority of learners come from challenging backgrounds; many learners develop strong work-related skills through a range of successful college-based initiatives which develop self-confidence and work-readiness; learners enjoy and take pride in studying at the college. Success rates are very high for apprentices and workplace learners. Support from staff helps learners to overcome barriers to learning; learners use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) well to consolidate learning and develop study and research skills. Teachers’ high levels of industrial experience and good links with employers enthuse and motivate learners."
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