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Supported Learning Manager (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193153
SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp senior Level 10 November 2026
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Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Supported Learning Manager

Temporary | Contract

Are you an experienced SEND or Supported Learning leader ready to take on your next opportunity in further education?

About the Role

As Supported Learning Manager with a further education provider, you'll provide operational leadership across Supported Learning and Additional Learning Support, making sure learners with SEND, EHCPs and High Needs receive the support they need to achieve.

You'll lead and develop teams of Learning Support Assistants and specialist staff, oversee EHCP processes and reviews, and work closely with curriculum colleagues, families, local authorities and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day delivery of Supported Learning and Additional Learning Support provision.
  • Manage and develop Learning Support Assistants and specialist support staff.
  • Oversee support plans, learner reviews and EHCP implementation.
  • Chair Annual Reviews and liaise with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
  • Work with curriculum teams to ensure learners receive appropriate and effective support.
  • Monitor learner progress, attendance, engagement and outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
  • Support quality assurance, self-assessment and service development.
  • Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, funding requirements and organisational policies.
  • Contribute to staff training, coaching and the development of inclusive teaching practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Experience leading Supported Learning, ALS, Inclusive Learning or SEND provision within further education
  • Strong knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation
  • Experience managing or developing teams within education or support services
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to analyse data and use it to improve learner outcomes

Lead inclusive provision that changes outcomes

If you're ready to lead a committed support team and make a genuine difference to learners with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience leading Supported Learning, ALS, Inclusive Learning or SEND provision within further education
  • Strong knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation
  • Experience managing or developing teams within education or support services
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to analyse data and use it to improve learner outcomes

Skills & Qualifications

SEND leadershipEHCP managementTeam managementStakeholder engagementData analysisQuality assuranceStaff developmentAnnual ReviewsHigh Needs funding knowledgeSEND legislation compliance

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