Job Description

Learning Support Manager
Contract Type: Interim, 3-month's initially with potential for extension
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Sutton, South London (3 days onsite)

Are you passionate about empowering students to achieve their potential? Do you have the expertise and leadership skills to ensure the highest standard of learning support in education?

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Learning Support Manager to lead and manage the provision of Additional Learning Support, delivering a high-quality, efficient, and legally compliant service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Additional Learning Support provision, ensuring it is effective, high-quality, and meets compliance standards.
• Oversee the delivery of support, including accurate recording, funding claims, and data management, such as maintaining the UNIT-e ALS module.
• Conduct audits, learner assessments, and observations to ensure that support needs are identified and addressed promptly.
• Work closely with curriculum teams, exams staff, and other stakeholders to facilitate access arrangements, support learner assessments, and improve the overall learning experience.
• Line-manage Learning Support Assistants, including recruitment, induction, performance reviews, and timetabling.
• Promote and maintain strong communication between the Learning Support Team, teaching staff, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyse statistical data about Additional Learning Support to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Manage resources and budgets effectively, ensuring value for money while meeting learners' needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Level 7 Postgraduate Award of Proficiency in Assessment for Access Arrangements (or equivalent).
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Knowledge of key curriculum developments within further education and expertise in Additional Learning Support.
• Proven experience in managing Additional Learning Support services.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills, including proficiency with MS Office and management information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams to deliver excellent outcomes for students.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.