We have an exciting opportunity available here at Barking and Dagenham College for Lead Learning Support Practitioner-Horizons (Lead LSP) to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return we will offer a competitive salary of £27,590 - £29,761 pa including London Weighting. The Lead LSP-Horizons role: To work closely with LSP Coordinators in ensuring efficient day to day deployment of Learning Support Practitioners, providing LSP cover where required, delivering dyslexia support for students and undertaking EHCP Annual Reviews. Key Responsibilities of our Lead LSP-Horizons: Support Learning Support Practitioners across a specific curriculum areas. Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure they met the needs of learners. Provide targeted support to students with SEND, ensuring tailored interventions and progress monitoring. Lead EHCP annual reviews Oversee the progress reports and support plans. Develop and deliver staff training to enhance support strategies within the classroom Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for students. Our ideal Lead LSP-Horizons should have the following qualifications, skills and experience: Experience and understanding of the issues related to Additional Learning Support Ability to recognize additional needs indicators in students and to act promptly upon them Comprehensive knowledge of specialist support and how to maximise the impact of it to improve student retention and attainment Level 2 or 3 qualification in a relevant subject area Level 2 English or Maths (or equivalent) SpLD qualification desirable If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you! You will need to submit a covering letter within your application demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role. PLEASE NOTE; All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting. We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Safeguarding at BDC All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies. Closing date for applications: 16th October 2024 If you would like to learn more about our Lead LSP-Horizons role, then please click ‘apply’ today! About Us Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our staff, learners, businesses, and communities. Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We’ve invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology. By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you’ll benefit from: a competitive salary including London Weighting generous holiday and pension packages being part of a team passionate about education and success links with industry and CPD opportunities free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes Join the team. Be part of it. To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk
