Learning Support Team Leader

**About the role as a Learning Support Team Leader**:
As a Learning Support Team Leader, you will act as a leader to our Mentors and Learning Support Assistants providing support with the day-to-day responsibilities including direct line management. You will be responsible for conducting supervisions, monitoring recruitment needs and retention and training and developmental opportunities. You will work closely with the Group Learning Support Team Leads and Delivery Managers to provide extra operational support.

This a full time (37 hours per week), permanent contract based at Reading College

**What do you need to be a successful as a Learning Support Team Leader?**

You will be resilient; solutions focused and have a clear vision for the team. The ability to lead, coach and motivate staff is vital.
- English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE 4
- Experience of working with SEND learners in a variety of settings.
- Experience of creating ILP’s and/or support plans for learners.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Evidence of providing effective communication
- Evidence of strong leadership skills
- Strong team values
- Ability to adapt flexibly to the changing needs of learners are essential

**Who we are**

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

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Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself._**

**Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits**:
**Here are some of our benefits**:

- ** Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards**:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
- ** Wellbeing & Resources Groups**:Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
- ** Company benefits**:Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
- ** Learning and Development**: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
- ** Teaching Support**: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
- ** Pension Schemes**: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
- ** Generous Annual Leave**: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
- ** Flexible Working**: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
- ** Competitive salaries**: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
- ** On-Site Facilities**: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

**For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work with us/wellbeing and benefits page.**

**Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.**
- Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level._
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK._- Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL._