Head of Additional Learning Support – Foundation Learning

West London Salary: £50,718 - £56,781 per annumPermanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced SEND and Additional Learning Support leader looking for your next challenge in Further Education?

We are working with a leading FE college group in West London to recruit a Head of Additional Learning Support – Foundation Learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop high-quality support provision for learners with SEND and High Needs, ensuring they receive the support, guidance and opportunities needed to achieve their full potential.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Foundation Learning, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Additional Learning Support across Foundation Learning provision. You will oversee support services for High Needs learners, manage funding and compliance requirements, and lead a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding learner outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Additional Learning Support provision across the college.
• Take overall responsibility for High Needs learners, EHCP delivery and associated funding.
• Ensure learners receive timely, high-quality support in line with identified needs.
• Manage quality assurance, self-assessment and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead, develop and motivate a team of support professionals.
• Work closely with Local Authorities, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Monitor budgets, funding claims and resource allocation to ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and funding regulations.
• Drive improvements in learner recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Significant experience managing Additional Learning Support within a Further Education setting.
• Strong knowledge of SEND, High Needs provision and EHCP processes.
• Experience working with Local Authorities and securing High Needs funding.
• Proven leadership and staff management experience.
• A teaching qualification.
• Experience of quality improvement, self-assessment and Ofsted-related processes.
• Strong financial, analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent leadership opportunity within a highly regarded FE college group.
• Salary from £50,718 - £56,781 per annum.
• Opportunity to shape and develop an inclusive support service.
• Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives and progression of learners with SEND.

For further information or to apply, please submit your CV today. We welcome applications from experienced FE Additional Learning Support Managers, SEND Managers, Heads of Learning Support and related professionals seeking their next leadership opportunity.