Make a Lasting Impact on the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND). Join our team as an Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team Leader at Stamford College
Whilst prior experience as a senior Learning Support Practitioner is valuable, the successful candidate needs a sound understanding of the support needs of young people with SEND and the deployment of effective strategies to encourage independence in a classroom environment. In addition, the knowledge and experience of leading or supervising others is an essential quality.
In addition to this role, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills and the support of existing ALS Team Leaders across the Group.
As an ALS Team Leader, you will collaborate with key colleagues to ensure that identified SEND students receive the necessary, effective, in-class support that is recommended as part of their support plan
Key Responsibilities
In-Class Support Oversight:

• Allocate resources effectively: Coordinate the allocation of in-class support to students based on their individual needs and the faculty's teaching areas.
• Optimize staffing: Develop and manage timetables for the support team to ensure efficient use of staff resources and respond to evolving student needs throughout the year.

Team Leadership:

• Foster a supportive environment: Oversee the performance, training, and well-being of the learning support team, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Manage staff performance: Conduct probations, performance management, inductions, attendance meetings, and appraisals following college policies.

Collaboration:

• Partner with stakeholders: Work closely with Heads of Faculty and teaching staff to develop and implement effective strategies for supporting SEND students and managing priority demands.

Record Keeping:

• Ensure compliance: Collaborate with the Head of ALS and SEND to maintain accurate and comprehensive records of support delivery, meeting funding and audit requirements.

Training and Development:

• Enhance support practices: Provide guidance and support to staff on in-class support strategies, including observations of practice and coaching, to maximise student independence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Learning Support experience and or related qualification
• Proven experience in managing and leading a team or Level 3 qualification in Line Management or equivalent
• Learning needs and barriers faced by individuals with learning difficulties and or disabilities
• Willingness to obtain required qualifications if necessary
• Support recommendations and assistive strategies for individuals with learning difficulties and or disabilities
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with various stakeholders
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail/accuracy skills

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for professional development.
• 30 days annual leave, plus Christmas close down.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• On-site benefits and facilities, including a gym and free on-site parking.
• Work closely with a highly dedicated team.

Ready to join our team?

How to apply

For the full job description, person specification and information on how to apply for this job please go to - https://ieg.ac.uk/work-for-us/
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

Who We're Looking For:

• Supporting individuals with the diverse range of learning difficulties and or disabilities
• Assessing individual support needs and making appropriate support recommendations
• Carrying out supervision of staff and giving feedback
• Line management of others including recruitment, performance management, attendance management, disciplinary and grievance issues
• Learning needs and barriers faced by individuals with learning difficulties and or disabilities
• Level 3 qualification in Leadership and Management
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification
• Minimum of Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English Language and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or other Level 2 equivalent qualifications
• Support strategies for maximising independence

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for education and helping students achieve their career goals, we encourage you to apply!
IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Leave: Enjoy 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays plus additional paid time off during the festive season with Christmas close down.
• Financial Security: Gain access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a well-established plan for your future.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, and a friendly team atmosphere, access to employee assistance programme
• Professional Growth: Invest in yourself with ongoing training and development opportunities provided by IEG.

Ready to make a positive impact on our campus community? Apply today!
For the full job description, person specification and information on how to apply for this job please go to - https://ieg.ac.uk/work-for-us/

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.