Additional Learning Support Team Leader (ALS)

Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to helping every learner achieve their full potential?
We're looking for an experienced and motivated ALS Team Leader to lead our Additional Learning Support team at Peterborough College. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring students with additional learning needs receive high-quality, effective support that promotes independence, confidence, and success.
Working closely with curriculum and SEND colleagues, you'll lead a team of support staff, drive inclusive practice across the college, and help ensure our learners have every opportunity to thrive.
What you'll be doing
Leading and developing a team of Additional Learning Support staff to deliver outstanding learner support.
Coordinating support provision across curriculum areas, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to meet student needs.
Managing recruitment, induction, performance, attendance, and staff development.
Working with curriculum teams to promote inclusive teaching and learning practices.
Overseeing Individual Support Plans (ISPs), risk assessments, and support arrangements.
Monitoring the quality and impact of support through observations, reviews, and learner progress tracking.
Supporting funding compliance, record keeping, and quality assurance processes.
Championing SEND best practice and promoting a culture of inclusion across the college.

Experience supporting learners with a range of additional learning needs and disabilities.
Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating staff teams.
Strong knowledge of inclusive practice, SEND legislation, and learner support strategies.
Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
The ability to motivate others and lead a positive, high-performing team.
A commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

At Inspire Education Group, you'll be part of a supportive and ambitious organisation that puts learners at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, develop your leadership career, and help shape inclusive provision that changes lives.
If you're ready to inspire others and make a lasting impact on student success, we'd love to hear from you.
Why work for IEG?
Generous Leave:

Up to 43 days' holiday per year, including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days (pro rata for part-time staff).
Competitive Pension:

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
Health and Wellbeing:

Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
Professional Development