Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team Leader

The Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team Leader is a newly established role designed to support

the growing and evolving needs of the ALS department. The successful candidate will manage a team

of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), ensuring students receive the support they need to fully engage

with all aspects of college life. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, approachable, and

supportive individual, committed to helping both students and staff succeed. They will be able to adapt

their approach to meet the changing needs of learners, build positive relationships, and promote an

inclusive culture while working within the College's SEND policies and procedures.

Role-specific responsibilities:

1. Lead the team of LSAs (currently 6)

2. Coordinate and manage LSA Timetables

3. Coordinate and manage Exam Access Arrangement invigilation

4. Coordinate and deliver training and professional development opportunities for LSAs

5. Support the LSA performance management process in collaboration with the ALS Manager

6. Work closely with curriculum staff to ensure effective in class support for students

7. To contribute to and deliver interventions for students with additional learning needs

8. To deliver study skills support through 1:1 mentoring sessions or group work.

9. To monitor student support and progress

10. To ensure that any additional support is recorded using the relevant systems.

11. To attend ALS team meetings and training sessions as required.

12. To support students in internal and external exams as required, including the set up and use

of use assistive technology

1. To adapt class and assessment of resources to meet individual student needs and coordinate

the allocation of resource modifications among staff members

1. To contribute to and attend EHCP annual reviews and parent/carer meetings

2. Attend college open events to promote the Additional Learning Support Provision to

prospective students and families

1. To keep up to date with SEND developments in Further Education and in equality and

disability legislation

1. Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the line manager to allow for the

efficient running of the college without changing the general character or level of responsibility

Occasional role-specific responsibilities:

1. To provide in class support for students with additional learning needs.

2. To provide support on College trips for students with additional learning needs.

3. In exceptional circumstances there may be a requirement to support students with personal

care, appropriate training will be provided

Safeguarding:

1. All staff and senior postholders have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young persons. Staff must be aware of the College’s procedures for raising

concerns about children's welfare and must report any concerns to the Designated Person

without delay. Staff must also ensure they attend the appropriate level of safeguarding children

training identified by the College as relevant to their role.

General duties - the post holder will also:

1. Promote, act as a role model and implement the College’s policies, practices and procedures

including those relating to diversity and inclusion.

1. Take reasonable care of the health and safety of self, other persons and resources whilst at

work. This entails supporting the college’s responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work

Act.

1. Demonstrate day to day commitment to the College’s core values of community and mission

statement.

1. Carry out such reasonable additional duties as may from time to time be determined by or on

behalf of the Corporation.