Overview
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This is a full-time opportunity based in Cumbria. The role contracts to one of Gen2's centres, with travel between Workington, Carlisle and Ulverston as required. A driving licence and access to a car are necessary; Gen2 will cover travel between contract location and other sites. The appointment will be made on merit and is subject to checks including right to work and, where applicable, a criminal record disclosure.
Location and travel
Based in Cumbria with travel between centres as required. Ideally visit each centre at least once a week.
What you will be doing
* Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Lead and coordinate organisation-wide learning support provision and act as lead advisor on all aspects of learning support at Gen2.
* Oversee implementation and maintenance of support systems and processes.
* Manage initial assessment using the Cognassist platform to ensure accurate identification of learner support needs.
* Ensure dissemination of cognitive assessment results and follow-up by creating Learning Support Plans.
* Develop and deploy learning support resources and manage resource centres.
* Ensure compliance with funding requirements for Additional Learning Support.
* Assessment & Personalised Support Planning: Conduct and interpret cognitive assessments from the Cognassist platform.
* Create and communicate meaningful Individual Learning Support Plans (ILPs).
* Evaluate in-class support and ensure real-time responsiveness.
* Monitor and report on support provision for quality assurance and self-assessment.
* Teaching Support & Staff Development: Train and equip educators with inclusive teaching strategies.
* Facilitate staff development in learning support.
* Advise curriculum teams on support options and conduct audits.
* Learner Engagement & Mentoring: Deliver mentoring sessions focused on mental health and academic barriers.
* Support learners during transitional phases to promote independence.
* Manage learner caseloads via 1:1 and group support formats.
* Undertake learner voice activities to strengthen engagement.
* Wellbeing & Emotional Support: Liaise with Mental Health First Aiders and counselling services.
* Provide interventions for learners facing disengagement or disaffection.
* Address personal challenges such as anxiety, concentration, and time management.
* Collaborative Partnerships: Work with internal teams (academic, exams, student services) and external partners; coordinate learner transitions in partnership with schools and other organisations.
* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Promote a culture of EDI across all aspects of educational delivery; ensure fair access to learning support and exam arrangements; act with integrity in promoting inclusive education practices.
About You
* Minimum Level 4 Teaching Qualification (e.g., QTS, QTLS, PGCE, HLTA, DTLLS).
* Hold OR be willing to work towards Level 7 Assessing for Access Arrangements (JCQ requirement).
* Strong understanding of SEND, especially in post-16 education.
* In-depth awareness of the education sector and common learner challenges.
* Knowledge of learning support strategies and their impact on academic engagement.
* Understanding of personal difficulties and mental health issues affecting young people.
* Experience conducting assessments and writing reports for exam access arrangements.
* Proven success supporting learners with diverse needs and disabilities; track record of delivering targeted, impactful learning support.
* Experience mentoring, coaching, or counselling learners individually and in groups.
* Skilled in signposting learners to appropriate support services.
* Excellent communication: presentations, one-to-ones, report writing, and workshop delivery.
* Effective planning and time-management skills; ability to maintain professional boundaries in challenging circumstances.
* Collaborative mindset with ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners; inspiring interpersonal style with a talent for motivating others.
* Integrity-driven approach promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
What We Offer
Opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones in an innovative, engaging organisation. Benefits typically include a competitive base salary and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension, and other benefits. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
Next Steps and How to Apply
If you think this is the role and organisation for you, please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button. We shortlist on an ongoing basis and may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as possible.
This appointment will be made on merit. The role is based in Cumbria and may require travel to other sites.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks apply; right to work in the UK must be provided.
City & Guilds are a Disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at interview or in role, and email any required adjustments to support you.
We encourage applications from diverse communities to strengthen and enrich our organisation.
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