Learning Support Team Leader (2025/CD071)

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about supporting learners with SEND to achieve their full potential?
East Durham College is seeking a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Team Leader to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, inclusive support across our campuses.

In this vital leadership position, you will manage the day‑to‑day coordination of our Learning Support team, ensuring we provide exceptional support that empowers learners to access the curriculum, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of Learning Support staff
• Ensure effective daily deployment and respond to operational challenges (e.g. absence, cover, staffing changes)
• Oversee learner support plans, risk assessments and documentation
• Support transition planning for new learners
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, parents/carers and external agencies
• Support funding processes for High Needs learners
• Conduct quality assurance checks to maintain high standards
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in ALS provision

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working in an educational environment
• Experience managing or leading a team
• Strong knowledge of SEND, support strategies and learning needs
• GCSE‑level education (Maths and English)
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills

Desirable:

• L3 Leadership & Management
• SEN‑related qualification
• Experience with MIS/data systems
• Knowledge of EHCP processes

What we offer:

• 35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. 
• LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 17.5% employer contributions. 
• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan. 
• Heavily discounted Gym Membership.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave. 
• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
• Cycle to work scheme and much more.
• Access to free Beamish Tickets. 

Join Our Team at East Durham College

Now is the perfect time to become part of our fantastic team at East Durham College! With recent investments enhancing our already outstanding teaching facilities and further development on the horizon, the College offers an excellent environment for both staff and students. We take pride in providing access to education for all, offering clear pathways through various stages of learning with a strong focus on employment opportunities across the North East region. We’re also thrilled to have earned our fifth consecutive ‘GOOD’ rating from Ofsted.

East Durham College operates across three campuses, delivering a wide range of courses from general further education and A-Levels to specialist land-based and technical programs, ensuring there is something for everyone. As a team member, you’ll enjoy a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, free gym access (Willerby Grove Campus), free parking, and much more.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our dynamic workforce.

As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, East Durham College operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria, as part of our status as a Disability Confident Employer.

At East Durham College, we uphold Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

For more information about the College, please visit our Creating outstanding futures | East Durham College.

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