Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, seeks a capable and experienced ALS Co-ordinator to oversee and enhance our provision for learners with additional needs. You will provide strategic leadership and operational management to the ALS team, ensuring the effective implementation of SEND support across the Sixth Form and Apprenticeship programmess.
You will work with the Assistant Principal Learner Services to define, articulate and implement our shared vision and values of the college to support learners with additional needs in achieving their expected outcomes. You will also work with the Dean of the Apprenticeship programme to ensure adult learners with additional needs are supported by teaching staff and in their work placements.
You will hold a key role in the college and are expected to demonstrate outstanding skills in working with the leadership team, parents and carers, external agencies and learners to implement the strategic vision of the college, working with these individuals and groups to ensure we provide a high quality of education to our learners with additional needs.
You will be accountable for ensuring that exam access arrangements are organised to meet the needs of learners, annual reviews are completed for learners with EHCPs, ALS with the Apprenticeship team and work alongside the pastoral team and teaching staff to implement and make them aware of training and teaching strategies that support learners with additional needs, and that reasonable adjustments for these learners are in place. In addition to help administer the high needs funding claims with the Assistant Principal and Finance department and MIS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement a comprehensive ALS strategy aligned with the

college’s vision and values.

• Oversee the effective allocation and utilisation of resources, including High

Needs and EHCP Funding.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of ALS interventions and initiatives, driving

continuous improvement.

• Foster a culture of inclusivity and support for learners with additional needs.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to advocate for SEND provision

and secure necessary resources.

• Operational Management
• Line supervise the work of a team of 4 Learning Support Assistants, providing

guidance, support, and performance feedback.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ALS team, ensuring efficient and

effective service delivery.

• Co-ordinate the allocation of caseloads and workload distribution within the

team and creating support plans

• Develop and implement robust systems and processes for identifying,

assessing, and supporting learners with additional needs.

• Ensure compliance with relevant SEND legislation, Policies and regulations.
• Collaboration and Partnership
• Work closely with the Assistant Principal Learner Services, the Dean of the

Apprenticeship programme, and other key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive

and coordinated approach to SEND provision.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, including local

authorities, health professionals, and specialist support services.

• Engage with parents/carers, providing regular communication and

opportunities for involvement.

• Staff Development
• Lead and facilitate professional development opportunities for the ALS team,

ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to support learners

effectively.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.

Person Specification

• Essential:
• Proven experience in a leadership or co-ordination role within a SEND or ALS

context.

• Be educated to Level 3 standard.
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and best practices.
• Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing learners with

additional needs in a further education setting.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team.
• Desirable:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working in a further education college.
• Knowledge of the digital skills sector.

Leadership and Coordination – the ability to demonstrate:

• Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every learner
• An educational vision aligned with the college’s high aspirations
• Clear strategies for establishing consistently high standards of results and behaviour in

complex inner-city schools and a commitment to relentlessly instilling these

• Versatility to adapt your style in circumstances where an alternative approach is needed
• Effective line management of a range of people – coaching and motivating them to achieve

excellent results in their roles

• A desire to innovate and try new approaches, being reflective and learning from mistakes
• An ability to give feedback in a constructive and, where needed, challenging way
• An ambassadorial approach in all dealings with the community and subsequently to be

positive in successfully marketing the college in the community

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisational skills which includes the ability to delegate, prioritise and use effective

time management

• Resilience and motivation to stay positive and focus on key priorities during times of

challenge

• Confidence and effective presentation skills during assemblies, parents and carers events and

other public speaking opportunities

• A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours

Safeguarding
Ada, the National College for Digital Skill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references will be sought from previous employers prior to commencing employment. Other related pre-employment checks appropriate to the post will also be carried out.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £34,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement a comprehensive ALS strategy aligned with th

excellent results in their roles

• A desire to innovate and try new approaches, being reflective and learning from mistakes
• An ability to give feedback in a constructive and, where needed, challenging way
• An ambassadorial approach in all dealings with the community and subsequently to b