Job Description

Brockenhurst College has an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of \xc2\xa328,595 - \xc2\xa334,008 pro rata.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

Organisation

Brockenhurst College

Curriculum/Support Area

Functional Skills, ESOL, ALS & HNS

Contract Type

Permanent

Employment Basis

Full time

Contracted working hours

37 hours per week

Location

Brockenhurst College

Salary

\xc2\xa328,595 - \xc2\xa334,008 per annum DOE

Closing date

08/10/2023

About the Assistant Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Manager role:

As the Assistant Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Manager, you will support students with an EHCP to achieve to the best of their ability and implement statutory expectation of SEND provision across college.

Responsibilities as our Assistant Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Manager will include:

• Assisting the LDD Manager to provide a holistic, person- centred approach to meeting individual needs of learners in receipt of an EHCP.
• Acting as a first point of contact for students with an EHCP.
• Attending transfer reviews within schools for those students in receipt of an EHCP and support transition to post-16 compliant with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Facilitating transitional familiarity visits to the college.
• Supporting the co-ordination of services (both internal and external) to meet the needs of a wide range of students, including those with complex needs.
• Informing teaching (and other) staff in a timely manner about the specific needs of individuals.
• Participating in the delivery of cross college SEND training for staff.
• Attending meetings with external agencies (such as CAMHS, Social Services, local authority representatives) as required, to ensure the well-being of students.
• Interviewing students in receipt of an EHCP.
• Liaising with Heads of Curriculum, Line Manager, support and teaching staff, parents, and others, where appropriate, concerning the assessment of student support needs.

As our Assistant Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Manager, you\xe2\x80\x99ll ideally have:

• Degree or equivalent level qualification/ experience. Teaching and/or supporting teaching qualifications.
• Previous work with young people with SEND and their families.
• Previous work in secondary/post 16/ Local authority SEN team.
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding to students with special education needs.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2014 and the statutory duties placed on an educational setting to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Experience working with Local Authority/SEN Teams
• Understanding of person-centred review process.

Benefits:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Assistant Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Manager role, then please click \xe2\x80\x98apply\xe2\x80\x99 now! We\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Sunday 8th October 2023

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

Brockenhurst College