ALS Coordinator

Job Title: ALS Coordinator

School / Area: ALS

Salary: £36,681.95 per annum

Hours of work: 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Contract: 1 FTE Permanent

Creating Great Futures.

At Croydon College Group our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. Our visions and values ensure that we put our students first and value our staff as our greatest asset.

We are seeking ALS Coordinator to join the ALS team, you will help coordinate and be accountable for the planning and delivery of support to students with an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) or SEN Support Plan.

The ALS Department is an exceptional place to work, you would be joining a motivated and experienced student focused team who are collaborative and proactive in their approach to supporting students to overcome barriers and achieve their potential. Providing 1:1 support, group interventions and therapeutic sessions to maximise student independence to meet their individual EHCP outcomes.

The successful applicant, in conjunction with the ALS Manager will create an inclusive, collaborative and collegiate approach in coordinating support for the teaching, learning and assessment of students with an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) or SEN Support Plan, working across both the Croydon and Coulsdon campuses.

Applicants should have managerial experience, be educated to Level 3 standard with a minimum of Level 2 English and Maths and have a comprehensive understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.

As the named contact for assigned students, the successful applicant with liaise closely with parents/carers and college staff, provide advice and guidance, implement PEEPs and risk assessments, provide support in unstructured time, and deal with transport issues.

Apart from our great location, our wonderful staff and positive culture, we also offer a range of other staff benefits, including generous annual leave and defined benefit pension schemes. We also value staff development and have 7 days a year planned for staff development, including elements of team development, socialisation and staff wellbeing.

If you are as passionate about making a difference, we look forward to receiving your application and joining our great college group.

Please note CVs are not accepted – you must apply via our Croydon College recruitment portal.

The College is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning community, where we value inclusivity and treat our staff and students as individuals. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals.

For successful applicants, the post is subject to enhanced DBS check and other onboarding requirements in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidelines.

Closing Date: 10th April 2024

Interview / Selection Date: likely to be Week Commencing, 15 April 2024