Learning Support Officer
Salary: £22,806 – £27,216 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only
Are you passionate about supporting students to succeed? Do you have experience leading a team and making a positive impact in education?
We are looking for a Learning Support Officer to join our Additional Learning Support (ALS) team and play a vital role in coordinating learning support provision across the college. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with a wide range of support needs.
About the Role
Reporting to the Assistant Additional Learning Support Manager, you will:
* Lead and supervise a team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Communication Support Workers across various curriculum areas.
* Coordinate timetables and support allocation in line with student needs and audit requirements.
* Ensure high-quality provision through mentoring, observations, first-stage absence management, and performance reviews.
* Support students directly, including those with learning difficulties, disabilities, or other barriers to learning.
* Promote the ALS service and act as a first point of contact for curriculum teams.
* Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective deployment of staff and resources.
* Contribute to wider responsibilities such as exam access arrangements, documentation compliance, and service development.
This is a highly collaborative role where your leadership, organisation, and student-centred approach will help maintain and develop an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
* Educated to at least Level 3, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade A-C).
* Experienced in working with learners who have additional needs or disabilities.
* Confident in supervising and supporting a team.
* Highly organised, with excellent communication and administration skills.
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and maintaining accurate records.
* Adaptable, resilient, and able to work across multiple campuses or sites.
A Level 3 qualification in Learning Support or a related field is desirable, as is a Level 3 Management or Supervisory qualification—or a willingness to work towards one.
Our Values
At our college, we live by our core values in everything we do:
* Ambitious – We aim high for our students and staff.
* Resilient – We adapt, support each other, and keep improving.
* Inclusive – We welcome, respect, and support everyone.
* Empowering – We build confidence, skills, and active citizens.
* Accountable – We take responsibility and act with integrity.
If you share our values and want to be part of a team that supports learners to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
* Access to free car parking (subject to availability)
* Outstanding facilities in stateof-the-art environments
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement
* Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
* Financial support for teaching qualifications available
* DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
* Company is committed to CPD
* Flexible approach to work
* Pension contribution rates currently at 20.8%
Join us in shaping futures and changing lives. Apply today.