Team Leader - Learning Support (Adult & Community)
Shipley College - Great people, great place!
Hours: 37 hours per week, full year post
Salary: £26,935 to £29,048 per annum FTE
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 9am (early applications advised)
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable SEND practitioner to join our Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team. Working in collaboration with the Head of Learning Support you will lead on all aspects of the SEND agenda, including managing a caseload of learners as well as leading and coordinating a team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).
Benefits we offer include:
- Enhanced Pension Membership
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to a free gym on-site
- Reduced cost of train and bus travel
- Access to free on-site car parks
- Shopping discounts with discount app
We are looking for someone with:
- Working knowledge/understanding of SEND Code of Practice and the EHCP process
- Holds a level 2 (GCSE equivalent) in English Maths or a Statement of Comparability confirming equivalency
- Level 3 or above qualification relating to learning support, SEND, teaching or similar.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the wide ranging support needs and barriers faced by young people with SEND
How to Apply: Application forms can be obtained from www.shipley.ac.uk. Completed applications should be submitted to [email protected]
Employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS, references, online checks and the right to work. Shipley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The College is actively committed to a policy of equality of opportunity for all through education and therefore encourages applications from all regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, race, religion and beliefs or sexual orientation
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,935.00-£29,048.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
