Learning Support Team Leader

Learning Support Team Leader

Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £32,040 to £35,179 per annum. Plus generous benefits including: 

•    45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) 
•    Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the role
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as the Learning Support Team Leader. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the implementation of support for learners with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). You should have significant experience in working within an educational environment, preferably at the further education level, supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing and supervising a team of learning support practitioners, providing guidance, training, and support to staff. You should be adept at implementing inclusive practices and interventions that improve student outcomes.

Key attributes for this role include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to assess students’ needs and develop tailored support plans, and strong organisational and time-management skills. You should be familiar with best practices in inclusive teaching, differentiation, and assessment strategies, and have experience using assistive technologies and resources to support students with diverse needs.

A strong commitment to inclusion and helping students reach their full potential is essential. You should be compassionate, patient, and dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment

About the College
We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. 

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk 

Want to know more? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nathan Edwards, Head of Additional Learning Support, at Nathan-Edwards@yorkcollege.ac.uk / 01904770211.

Important Notices
Please see attached document for important notices.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

Closing date: 7 May 2025 (9am)
Interviews: 16 May 2025

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.  York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health.  We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer.  Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.