Learner Support Coordinator

**Learner Support Coordinator**

We are seeking a highly motivated Learner Support Coordinator to join our team. As a Learner Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating a high-quality Learner Support service that supports students with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) including effective teaching, learning, and assessment which ensures successful learner outcomes and maximises the potential of every student to progress to their chosen destination.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Establish and maintain a caseload of students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), developing high quality Learning Support Plans, in accordance with their needs and/or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- Act as a line manager for a team of Learner Support Assistants undertaking induction, probation, performance & absence management processes when required.
- Complete assessments of additional learner needs to create an individualised support package.
- Provide 1:1 or small group tuition to those with SEND who are identified as requiring additional tuition OR carry out bespoke interventions for students with ASC (depending on qualification).
- Coordinate exam access arrangement assessments for those on your caseload.
- Take a leading role when carrying out annual EHCP reviews and liaise with local authorities as required.
- Offer SEND learners training in the use of various assistive technology.
- Implement appropriate feedback and assessment systems to accurately check learning, adapting teaching as required to ensure learner progress.
- Operate within the Quality Assurance framework.
- Maintain a professional learning environment in the classroom consistently implementing the College’s behaviour management processes as required.
- Maintain and update teaching expertise and skills to continually develop your teaching practice and deliver the best outcomes for learners.
- Liaise with external stakeholders.

**Essential Criteria**:

- A degree with Honours and possess a PGCE or Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience in a similar role.
- A strong understanding of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Experience of managing a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
- Ability to maintain a professional learning environment in the classroom.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- A positive, enthusiastic, and flexible attitude.

If you are passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

**Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College**
We value our employee's contribution to our organisation, that is why we provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including:

- Generous Holiday Allowance
- 37 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays
- Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (dependent on role)
- Discounted access to our fully equipped gym
- Discounted rail travel or bus travel
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health Support
- Cycle Benefit Scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cashback and Retail discounts
- College celebration events

For more information on these particular benefits or the other benefits of working at Hugh Baird visit our staff benefits page.

**Safeguarding Our Students**

At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position, and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in line with current guidance.

**About Hugh Baird College**

Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential. We are a Mindful Employer and have signed the 'Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health'. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,788.00-£35,777.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links

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