Learning Support and Inclusion Manager

Salary: £47,804 - £57,059 (per annum)
Contract Type:
Fixed term 12 months

Hours:

37 hours per week

Location:

Crewe Campus (travel to other campuses may be required)

We are seeking a highly driven and inspiring leader to join our Learning Support and Inclusion team. This key role will support the College to remove barriers to learning and participation that learners with SEN, learning difficulties, disability & EHCPs may experience, as well as develop, support & manage a high‑quality and effective Learning Support Team.

• Provide strong, positive inspirational leadership at College Leadership Team (CLT) level to promote quality improvement in response to feedback from learners, parents, partners, employers, staff, inspectors & accrediting bodies on the quality of services.
• Manage and deploy staff and lead a team of specialist staff delivering support to learners, with specific responsibility for:
  • SEN
  • High Needs
  • Inclusive Learning Support
• Manage the annual review process for learners with EHCPs to ensure they are of a high quality and meet Local Authority deadlines.
• Manage the process and procedures for identifying SEND and LLDD support needs and referrals into the learning support team.
• Undertake quality assurance activities within the Learning Support department, to ensure support being delivered is of the highest standard, including observations and learning walks.
• Work in partnership with the Examinations Manager to manage the College’s Exam Access arrangements policy and procedures.
• Contribute to the College self‑assessment process and continuous improvement plans and provide information for Governors when required.

• Degree and/or a comparable professional qualification (or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification).
• Knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Support practice and funding in a FE college.
• Experience of coordinating or managing a learning support team.
• In‑depth understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 2014 and the statutory responsibilities.
• Understanding and experience of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes.
• Understanding of Exam Access Arrangements and JCQ requirements.
• Awareness and understanding of High Needs Funding.
• Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity issues and the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
• Appropriate level of digital literacy including excellent IT skills, including databases—particularly Word (processing), Excel (spreadsheets), Access (data inputting/retrieval) and PowerPoint (presentations).
• Understanding of students with additional needs and the types of support required to meet those needs.
• Enhanced DBS check.

• Access to world‑class facilities.
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below:
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Information, Advice and Guidance
  • Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
  • Principles of Customer Service
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS).
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure and a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities.
• Employee benefit platform.
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Staff awards.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.