Learning Support Lead - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (2 positions available)

Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the agreed, meaningful and high-quality learning support for groups and individual learners with identified Learning difficulties and / or Disabilities, with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), those with more complex, high needs. Line manage and deploy in class support staff to support the individual learning support requirements of learners with SEND, ensure support staff in the team adhere to the National Occupational Standards for Learning Support Staff, the Learning Support Code of Conduct, and Learning Support Staff Handbook. To hold and chair the annual EHC Review of Education, Health and Care plans, reviewing the provision and outcomes and recording meeting notes on college systems, working effectively with local authorities and external agencies, and referral to support services where required. To support staff in the team and carry out person-centred planning and reviews, collate and share information prior to the EHC Review taking place. To complete the review documentation and share with all relevant parties. To be the key point of contact for curriculum areas and staff for learners with additional learning needs through shared planning, expertise and knowledge of SEND, Education Health and Care and High Needs planning and funding, allocation of in class support staff. Develop and maintain effective working together with curriculum areas, Vocational and English and Maths, attend team meetings to liaise with key staff to be to support learners with barriers to learning and attending college, to plan to remove any barriers identified. Ensure that assessment and ongoing learning support arrangements meet the individual needs of learners and required provision and are in accordance with legislative requirements and learner support plans (e.g., Education, Health and Care Plans). Monitor attendance, retention, and achievement of learners throughout the year to ensure they are on target to meet the outcomes stated in the Ed