Learning Support Co-ordinator

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT)_._ Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovative education groups in the country.
**WHAT WE DO**

We are an established team that require an enthusiastic and organised Co-ordinator to effectively line manage a small team of Adult and Apprentice Mentors. The team support adults and apprentices with additional learning needs across all curriculum areas.
**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- To be responsible for a caseload students who have SEND needs acting as the main point of contact for the students while they are enrolled to Leeds City College.
- To complete support plans and summaries for SEND students, demonstrating appropriate strategies and Exam Access Arrangements. Comply with the JCQ guidelines. Ensure EAA is in place for all SEND students.
- When a SEND support plan is completed/reviewed coordinate a meeting with the relevant staff from the curriculum department to discuss and agree the best way for the outcomes to be achieved.
- Following this put the appropriate support in place, and lead on the coordination of SEND reviews at the direction of the Support Manager To lead on the transition into, through and out of Keighley College for the caseload of students who have SEND, working collaboratively with Schools, parents and other partners.
- To lead and manage a team of Adult Support Mentors who provide learning or access support for students who have SEND using a range of innovative and strategic approaches.
- Support and supervise specialist agency staff providing support on the campus/centre as required.
**YOUR PROFILE**
- A committed individual with experience of working with people with additional learning needs in an education environment.
- GCSE grade 4 or Level 2 Maths and English qualifications.
- Computer literate.
- Knowledge of learning difficultly /disability issues which can be barriers to learning or progression and experience of supporting students to overcome these.
- Experience of line managing a team.
- Ability to manage own workload and oversee and delegate work to team members.
- Successful and proven experience of meeting deadlines.
**A LITTLE BIT ABOUT KEIGHLEY COLLEGE**

Keighley College, a highly successful community college is part of the Luminate Education Group. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals._ _We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections_. _We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.
**BENEFITS & REWARDS**

We have a range of excellent benefits and rewards at Keighley College, including:

- Annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days + 8 bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary college closure days at Christmas
- Excellent pension schemes with the West Yorkshire Pension Fund and the Teachers’ Pension
- Discounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region with Northern Rail and Metro
- Exceptional learning and development opportunities for all of our staff

You can read about these benefits, and others in more detail by downloading the Staff Benefits document attached to this vacancy.
**SAFEGUARDING**

Luminate Education Group is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants are required to complete all mandatory pre-employment checks, including:

- Proof of right to work in the UK
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check
- Children’s barred list check (we may also check the adult barred list if the role involves working with vulnerable adults)
- Two professional references
- Fitness to work, this is conducted by our occupational health partners, NHS Airedale
- Section 128 check for all staff entering management roles
- Prohibition check for all staff entering teaching related roles

**Please Note**: All successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for three months or more in the past five years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks.

**RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK**

Many of the new routes require sponsorship from an employer. Luminate Education Group is not a licenced sponsor. We are unable to employ anyone without current, and appropriate right to work in the UK.

There is no change to immigration and right to work for British and Irish Citizens.
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