Job profile

Total People are looking to recruit a Learning Support Lead who will join Total People’s SEND team. We are looking for someone who has experience of working with young people and / or adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the caseload of learners at Total People who have an EHCP, and will provide support and guidance to colleagues across Total People to ensure the best possible SEND support is provided to learners across provisions.  

You will need to be driven, organised, and dedicated to managing a busy and demanding workload.

At Total People we are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who can make it happen. The successful applicant must be flexible, confident and an excellent communicator.

Due to the nature of the business, you will be required to have a flexible and adaptable approach.

This post is offered on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. Due to the nature of this post, you must be willing to travel to various locations nationally.

You will be required to work across delivery sites / locations and remotely. At Total People we have a team of dedicated colleagues on hand to support you and you will be provided with all the equipment to enable you to work remotely.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Complete specialist training as required.
• Oversee the EHCP provision at Total People, ensuring all learners with EHCP’s receive the support they need to progress and achieve.
• Support the development and implementation of Total People’s SEND strategy.
• To develop and maintain current, up to date knowledge of legislation, research, and developments within the field of SEND and LDD including but not exclusive to
  • The Education Inspection Framework
  • Further Education and Skills Handbook
  • The Equality Act 2010
  • The SEND Code of Practice
  • The Children and Families Act 2014
  • ESF Funding Rules (Learner Support Fund and High Needs Funding Guidance)
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education
  • Counter Terrorism Act 2015

• To maintain up to date, effective and transparent records for EHCP learners
• To provide support, guidance, coaching and training to staff across Total People which supports learners with SEND to achieve.
• Lead on all transition points for learners with an Education and Health Care Plan, working collaboratively with Delivery Managers, Learning Coaches, parents / carers (under 18 or under 25 with an EHCP), and relevant Local Authorities (nationally). Ensuring timescales are met in line with statutory obligations.
• Work collaboratively with Delivery Managers and Learning Coaches to ensure appropriate support and intervention is provided, to raise aspirations and outcomes for learners with EHCP’s.
• Work with other Total People specialists as the role requires.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with and supporting learners with EHCP.
• Hold a SEND qualification at Level 5 or above (or willing to work towards).
• Experience of working with internal & external agencies to identify, plan, deliver and evaluate EHCP provision.
• Sound knowledge of GDPR and information sharing.
• Understanding of the legislation, local and national guidance in relation to SEND and LDD.
• Level 2 in maths and English or equivalent or willing work towards.
• Relevant experience of carrying out administrative duties.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Job Specific Skills:

• Coaching – able to deliver high quality, effective coaching that meets colleague and learner needs.
• Communication – excellent level communication both oral and writes and interpersonal skills that support the development of collaborative working relationships within Total People and with external partners and stakeholders.
• Planning – attention to detail and a track record in developing and delivering robust, effective, prioritised plans which achieve KPIs and strategic aims.
• Performance - proactively driving performance and engagement.
• Customers- ability to present Total People in a positive manner, persuading and influencing where necessary.
• Continuous improvement – seeks to improve processes and implement and embed change.

Benefits:

• Fully flexible working pattern– responsibility for planning your own diary.
• Competitive Salary.
• Significant pension contribution.
• All equipment is provided to complete the role.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Development opportunities through our own in-house programmes and recognised qualifications.
• Staff employee discount scheme for online shopping, days out with ‘You at work’.
• Healthcare discounts.

Total People is an equal opportunities employer. We ask all applicants to demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities of the role with experience and/or qualifications detailed within the role profile. 

Across the LTE Group we work to support our veterans into employment and are also proud holders of Disability Confident employer award. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

The closing date for this job advert is 05/08/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response, so we recommend you apply at your earliest opportunity.