About this role
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Inclusive Learning Team Leader to join our Inclusive Learning Department at Hammersmith and Southall campuses.
You will coordinate the delivery of learner support alongside two other managers, ensuring that learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive appropriate, effective and timely support to achieve their aspirations. You will also play a key role in safeguarding, wellbeing, staff coordination and the ongoing development of the Inclusive Learning service.
This role is Term Time Only - 40 weeks a year
The ideal candidate will:
Assess and identify the support needs of learners with a range of disabilities, medical conditions, mental health difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders.Coordinate and arrange appropriate learner support, including specialist agency staff and Learning Support Assistants.Line manage and coordinate the daily activities of Learning Support Assistants and Work Experience Learning Support Assistants.Ensure learners' needs identified within EHCPs and SEN Support Plans are appropriately met and monitored.Carry out and coordinate relevant risk assessments in conjunction with teaching and Health & Safety colleagues.Liaise with external agencies, HR, teaching staff and other departments to ensure effective learner support.Provide induction, guidance and training to support staff and colleagues working with learners with additional needs.Monitor, review and contribute to EHCP annual reviews, learner feedback, service plans and quality improvement activity.Maintain accurate records and ensure effective management, collation and analysis of learner support data for educational and funding purposes.Support safeguarding and learner wellbeing, including signposting learners to appropriate services and organisations.Ensure appropriate examination arrangements and other reasonable adjustments are implemented.Contribute to the planning, implementation and review of the Inclusive Learning service, with an understanding of High Needs Funding and relevant legislation.Work closely with the SENCO and wider College teams to ensure the effective planning and delivery of inclusive support. Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to submit yours promptly. If you don’t hear from us within 2–3 weeks after the closing date, please know that, unfortunately, you have not been shortlisted this time. We truly appreciate your interest and hope you’ll consider applying for future opportunities with us.
**Please note that we do not accept CVs**