Job Advert Our ALS Department are expanding and we are excited to announce that we are looking for an additional team member to join as a Senior ALS Co-ordinator. We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team. Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College! The Role Monday to Thursday -Term Time Only - 38 weeks 30 hours per week. * To support the co-ordination of the College’s provision for students with High Needs and SEN needs to ensure that all students benefit from high quality programmes of study. To promote the highest standards of support for all students at Macclesfield College. To ensure that we have an exceptional climate for learning which is both supportive and reflective of our values. * This involves, offering pastoral support and signposting to other agencies. The post requires liaison with parents and external agencies. Main Duties for this role include * Provide guidance for curriculum teachers/ assessors and other members of staff as required to ensure that EHCP outcomes are achieved. * To act as a first line manager for Lead Learning Facilitators and Study Center Supervisor ensuring that colleagues are effectively managed, including supervising Lead LF’s timetabling, ensuring that the ALS team are deployed and developed and that the College’s operational targets are achieved. * Ensure regular contact with parents/guardians/associated external agencies and/or stakeholders for the duration of the students’ programme. * Support progression events ensuring students have appropriate access to external agencies or internal staff to make informed choices on their destination. * Liaise and maintain contact with parents or guardians for the duration of the student’s programme. Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you? We are proud of our fantastic benefits, inclusive of: * 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays) * Local Government Pension Scheme * Real Living Wage Employer * Family friendly policy * Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links * Long Service Recognition and Awards * Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health * Onsite staff counsellor to support our mental health strategy. * Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team. * Life Assurance * Cycle to work * Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising * Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments * Onsite Starbucks café Pre-employment Screening All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide; * Evidence of your right to work in the UK * Proof of Identity * A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period * Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments. Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview. At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families. Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.