Are you passionate about supporting learners with additional needs? We are looking for an Assistant ALS Coordinator to join our dedicated Additional Learning Support (ALS) team. In this role, you will help coordinate in-class support for students with a wide range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities, ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes.
You will spend approximately 50% of your time in the classroom, working closely with learners and support staff, and the remainder coordinating and supervising the delivery of high-quality support services.
Essential Criteria
* Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification
* Experience providing day-to-day support for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
* Strong knowledge of a wide range of learning difficulties/disabilities and effective support strategies
* Experience of needs assessment and implementing support plans
* Understanding of safeguarding and child/adult protection issues
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in coordinating and supervising in-class support services across a range of programmes
* Supervise and support a team of Learning Support Assistants
* Act as a key contact for Looked After Children and liaise with the Head of ALS to monitor progress
* Maintain accurate monitoring and reporting of ALS activities
* Contribute to staff development by identifying training needs and supporting skill development
* Attend meetings, case conferences, and disciplinary hearings as required
* Support curriculum areas with PEEPs and liaise with Health and Safety teams
* Undertake administrative duties to ensure smooth operation of ALS services
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary
* 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
* On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
* Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
* Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
* Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date : 8th January 2026
Shortlisting date: 9th January 2026
Interview date: 15th January 2026
Interested?