Additional Learning Needs Co-Ordinator (ALNCo)
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours over 5 days
Location: ACT School, Ocean Park House, Cardiff, CF24 5ET
Salary: £40,596 rising to £44,163 per annum
The successful candidate will commence employment on the starting salary of £40,596 per annum.
At ACT, our Behaviour Framework shapes everything we do. We are looking for an Additional Learning Needs Co-Ordinator who demonstrates genuine Respect for every learner and colleague, communicates with Openness & Honesty, and brings Innovation & Creativity to developing inclusive approaches that remove barriers to learning. You will use Motivation & Empowerment to advocate for learners and support colleagues to provide high-quality ALN provision, while demonstrating Clarity in your planning, advice, decision-making and communication. If you are proactive, collaborative and committed to improving outcomes for learners with Additional Learning Needs, we would love to hear from you.
We believe every learner should have the opportunity to access learning, overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. We are looking for an experienced Additional Learning Needs Co-Ordinator to provide operational oversight and leadership of ALN provision across our Schools, Apprenticeships and JGW+ programmes.
This is a key role in ensuring that our ALN processes are robust, consistent and learner centred across ACT. You will work closely with the Head Teacher/ALN Strategic Lead and colleagues across the organisation to ensure learners receive high quality support that meets their individual needs and complies with the Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales (2021) and relevant statutory requirements.
What you’ll do:
As ALNCo, you will lead and coordinate high-quality, person-centred ALN provision across ACT's Schools, Apprenticeships and JGW+ programmes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of ALN provision across ACT.
- Oversee the identification, assessment and support of learners with ALN, including the coordination of IDPs and Exam Access Arrangements.
- Lead the ALN panel and ensure consistent, effective and compliant ALN processes across all provisions.
- Provide guidance, training and coaching to Teachers, Tutors, Assessors, Youth Learning Mentors and support staff.
- Work collaboratively with Local Authorities, Educational Psychologists, Health Professionals, Social Care, employers and other external agencies.
- Monitor ALN data, support plans and interventions to evaluate impact and inform continuous improvement.
- Work closely with Safeguarding, Behaviour, Wellbeing and Attendance teams to ensure a joined-up approach to learner support.
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role.
ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.
What we need from you:
- Experience working as an ALNCo or in an equivalent ALN leadership role within an educational setting.
- Experience supporting learners with a wide range of ALN across pre-16 and post-16 provision.
- Strong knowledge of the Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales (2021), IDPs and person-centred planning.
- Experience of identifying and assessing ALN and developing effective support strategies.
- Strong understanding and experience of Exam Access Arrangements (EAA).
- Experience working collaboratively with Local Authorities and external agencies to support learners.
- Experience providing training, guidance and coaching to education and support staff.
- PGCE qualification.
- Level 7 CPT3A qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, collaborative and learner-centred approach, with a commitment to removing barriers and improving outcomes for learners.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for the complete list of essential requirements.
Why work for ACT?
At ACT, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Wales’s largest training provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference through high-quality learning — and we’re just as committed to supporting our staff to grow, develop and succeed.
We’re proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation, accredited for over 25 years, and recognised in the Best Companies 2025 awards as one of the UK’s top employers — ranked 26th Best Large Company to Work For and 5th in Wales.
Our Values:
At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.
FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ACT’s philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners.
Diversity statement
ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.
We are happy to consider an reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements.
What next?:
The Advert will close 10th September 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders)
An interview process consisting of:
A face to face at our Head Office with a work-based task (for example - a micro teach, full details will be provided before interview)
We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.
If you have any queries about the vacancy please feel free to contact us on [email protected].
Safeguarding:
Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!
Pay: £40,596.00-£44,163.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
