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Additional Learning Support Manager
Role Information:
Reference: REQ001428
Location: WISE Campus
FTE Salary: up to £37,392.00(Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent and Full-time
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
1. Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
2. Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
3. Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 35 days annual leave for management contracted positions (Full-Time Equivalent).
4. Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
5. Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
6. Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
7. Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
8. Free Annual Eye test
9. All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
10. Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
11. Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
12. Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
13. Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection.
SGS College is seeking a passionate and dynamic ALS Manager to lead and enhance our Additional Learning Support provision at our WISE Campus. If you are committed to improving the learner journey for students with additional needs, skilled in managing statutory responsibilities for EHCP learners, and ready to drive high‑quality SEN support across our campuses, we want to hear from you.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead specialist teams, shape personalised support packages, strengthen partnerships with families and professionals, and play a key part in ensuring learners with additional barriers can thrive from transition to destination.
If you’re an experienced SEND professional with strong leadership skills and a person‑centred approach, apply now and make a real difference in the lives of our learners.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
14. Lead transition processes for High Needs and EHCP learners, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
15. Line manage LSW Coordinators and EHCP Coordinators, overseeing quality and accuracy of learner support.
16. Complete consults for new learners and liaise with schools, parents/carers, and external professionals.
17. Maintain audit‑compliant records and support evidence gathering for funding and assessments.
18. Support curriculum teams with learner profiles, PEEPs, risk assessments, and in‑house training delivery.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
19. Experience in SEN/FE settings, including managing complex transitions and multi‑agency meetings.
20. Strong communication, relationship‑building and interpersonal skills.
21. Confident line manager/team leader with the ability to motivate and support staff teams.
22. Excellent administrative and digital literacy skills, including accurate record keeping.
23. Knowledge of SEND statutory frameworks, local offer processes, and high‑needs pathways.
Please apply online by: Midnight – Sunday 24th May 2026
Expected Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk @sgscol.ac.uk
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
Safeguarding Statement
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.