Job Summary
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Role Title: Additional Learning Support Coordinator
Location: Northop
Contract Type: Fixed Term: Full Time
Salary Scale: £36,981 - £39,442
Overview of Role
Reporting to the Learning Support Manager, your main duties will be to manage a team of Learning Assistants, Communication Support Workers and Care and Independence Support Workers promoting inclusive learning, maintaining attendance, supporting achievement and student progression, also ensuring that learning support is of the highest standard and meets the needs of all students and the proposed ALN Code.
You will also be required to manage the provision of in-class support for students with additional learning needs and those requiring support with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health or medical conditions to access courses.
The successful candidate will manage, maintain and review individual development plans, being responsible for the transition of learners with ALN, both into college and progression towards employment and/or community inclusion. You will be required to, maintain and review Education, Health and Care Plans (England) and from 2019, Individual Development Plans (Wales), being responsible for the review system and adhere to Local Authority expectations. You will also be a point of contact for staff, students and parents.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this position you must have a GCSE in Maths & English at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Candidates must have substantial previous experience of working with people with additional needs and providing support in a classroom or a similar setting is essential.
Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.
The safety of children, young people and adults identified as ‘vulnerable’ is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave