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. Key Responsibilities: Provide strong, positive and 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; To 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; and Contribute to the College self-assessment process and continuous improvement plans and provide information for Governors when required. Key Person Specification Requirements: Degree and/or a comparable professional qualification (or equivalent); GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent level 2 qualification) A knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Support practice and funding in a FE college; Experience of coordinating or managing a learning s