Skern Training and Skills is an independent training provider offering excellence in its courses & services. As an approved Main Apprenticeship provider we offer both end to end apprenticeships in a number of standards as well as behavioural programmes to upskill existing employees, with the client's values fully embedded at every stage. Operating nationally and offering bespoke packages, we're here to provide life changing adventures and transformative training.
We are seeking an ALS & SENCo Specialist/Administrator Support to join the team. You will be home based, working 28 hours per week.
Skern Training and Skills offers support to employers and apprentices across the UK in designing, managing, and delivering the best apprenticeship provision just the way they want it. Skern Training & Skills aims to provide life changing adventures for customers delivering excellence in all its courses & services. We achieve this through the delivery of high-quality employer-led apprenticeship & behavioural courses supporting learners, employers & other providers to offer its considerable experience in training & development.
Following our recent Ofsted inspection STS has been recognised as a provider working at a Good with Outstanding features which we are very proud of. https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/33/2654142
Job Purpose
The ideal candidate will bring significant experience supporting apprentices with ALS/SEND. With strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and a confident, positive approach to enabling every apprentice to thrive. They will have proven skills in improvement planning, progress monitoring, and data analysis, and be able to clearly communicate SEND insights to both educational and non-educational staff.
The role will expect you to support the development of additional learning support for apprentices on programmes in the following sectors (Hospitality, Outdoor Education, Early Years, Leadership and Management, Business Administration, Customer Service and Agriculture) from Level 2 to Level 5. The support to the apprentices will be through a range of mediums including staff training, 1:1 support if needed (online), and developing strategies to support through support plans.
You will join a forward-thinking team delivering outstanding apprenticeships meeting the needs of the apprentices, employers, and stakeholders. Although a home-based role, working independently and managing your hours to meet the needs of all parties including and operational needs of STS the role does require you to travel as required.
Key role responsibilities and accountabilities
1. Supporting teams with Targeted Support for Learners with Additional Learning Needs
Work proactively with trainers/apprentices who have Additional Learning Support (ALS) requirements, ensuring timely and tailored interventions that enable them to make sustained progress throughout their apprenticeship.
2. EHCP Compliance and Delivery
Ensure all apprentices with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) receive the correct level of support in accordance with their plan, collaborating with relevant external agencies/families where necessary.
3. Plan and Deliver ALS Training
Design, deliver, and manage training and resources specifically related to ALS, equipping trainers with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support learners with additional needs.
4. Collaborate on Training Programmes
Support, deliver, and manage the training requirements for staff to enable them to support their apprentices during the programme. Working collaboratively with teaching staff and external agencies to support individual needs.
5. Resource Development and Management
Create and maintain high-quality learning resources and toolkits tailored to support apprentices with a range of additional learning needs.
6. Monitor and Report on Learner Progress
Track and evaluate learner progress, producing regular reports for internal and external stakeholders. Ensure ALS interventions are impactful, and evidence based.
7. Administrator Support
Supporting the Curriculum and Quality manager and Head of Operations with admin support to include supporting with external visits such as EQA visits, keying data for registers/timetables, note taking at key meetings.
8. Ensure Compliance and Audit Readiness
Work closely with the Curriculum and Quality Manager, and the Compliance & Funding teams, to ensure that all ALS-related activities are accurately recorded and auditable. Actively contribute to the quality improvement processes at Skern Training and Skills by reviewing and enhancing ALS delivery across programmes.
9. Lead Monthly ALS Reviews
Be accountable for the monthly review and documentation of ALS interventions. Collaborate with trainers and sector leads to ensure high-quality, consistent, and impactful support is being delivered and recorded.
10. Support the Onboarding Process
Assist in the initial assessment and onboarding of apprentices, ensuring ALS needs are identified early and appropriate support is planned and in place from day one.
11. Promote ALS Integration Across Programmes
Champion the embedding of ALS practices across all apprenticeship programmes, supporting trainers and teams to maintain inclusive learning environments and uphold best practice standards.
12. Reasonable Adjustments
To apply for reasonable adjustments in line with the Joint Qualification Council guidance.
Board Thinker
Evaluates the commercial and financial implications of decisions, considering the wider People and operational context. Shows evidence of clear analytical thinking. Evaluates the full implications of actions on other parts of the business. Thinks outside of the ‘functional silo’. Stays up to date with customer trends, identifying opportunities and threats at an early stage.
Honesty and Transparency
Asks for feedback from the Organisation on how to improve. Meets the needs of internal customers, by supporting and engaging when required.
Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems and demonstrates good recovery from complaints. Gives open and honest feedback at all levels even when it’s difficult. Meets and exceeds internal customer expectations. Is open honest and Transparent even when things go wrong.
Challenges people to find ways of improving what is done. Asking those critical questions to challenge, ‘How we do things. Encourages and supports development of new processes and procedures.
Works productively in a high-pressure environment.
Welcomes change in a positive light, supporting their teams to embrace new ways of working.
Initiates action and provide others with clear direction. Challenges inappropriate or ineffective behaviour. Works with subject experts to get the best possible solution.
Takes responsibility for actions. Is self-confident and is seen as credible and a go to person by others. Welcomes new ideas and ensures everyone has a voice.
Developing Performance
Keeps own knowledge and skills up to date practicing continuing professional development. Delivers results through teams and people. Actively seeks to stretch capability and scope of responsibilities. Challenges and sets, ‘Stretching’ goals for their team, providing feedback on performance and behaviours. Addressing under performance at the first opportunity.
Communicating
Is sensitive to non-verbal cues, to other people’s feelings and emotions, and responds with sensitivity.
Communicates openly and freely with colleagues and teams to ensure that they can see the big picture.
Successfully persuades and influences others.
Presents information in a way that engages and motivates the audience. Is self-aware and changes style to suit the relevant audience.
Reports to: Curriculum and Quality Manager
Location: Home based
Hours: 3.5 days per week (28 hours) (0.7 FTE) Flexible working over four days
Entry requirements
* ALS Training and Knowledge
o Trained, experienced in Additional Learning Support (ALS) at a level appropriate for supporting apprentices, with a clear understanding of effective strategies for learners with additional needs.
* Sector Experience
o Experience working across a range of sectors and able to understand and adapt ALS provision to sector-specific demands.
* Teaching and Assessing Qualifications
o Hold a recognised teaching or training qualification (e.g., AET, PTLLS or equivalent).
o Hold a minimal Level 3 SENCOs qualification
* Academic Qualifications
o GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.
* Commitment to Professional Development
o Demonstrated commitment to ongoing CPD, with evidence of recent and relevant professional development activities.
* Organisational Skills
o Strong time management and organisational skills to balance learner support, reporting, training, and stakeholder engagement.
* Regulatory Knowledge
o Good working knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and its application to ALS and apprenticeship provision.
* Hold a valid assessor qualification (e.g., A1, TAQA, CAVA, D32/33 or equivalent).
* Ability to design and support with the delivery of blended learning using a variety of teaching, coaching, facilitation, and assessment methods tailored to individual apprentice needs.
* Experience working with remote teams using TEAMS with experience of virtual learning and e-portfolios
* Knowledge of Skills England Apprenticeship Standards
* To hold a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification or be prepared to work towards. (funded by STS)
* Knowledge of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework
* A current full driving license is desirable
Location
Location
Skern Training and skills
Skern Lodge, Watertown,
Bideford,
Devon,England.
EX39 1NG #J-18808-Ljbffr