Inclusive Learning Officer

Term Time Only - 36 hours per week over 40 weeks per year

We are seeking an Inclusive Learning Officer to ensure the effective coordination and monitoring of in class support for learners with learning difficulties, disabilities and ESOL, English and Maths support needs.

As Inclusive Learning Officer, you will implement agreed individual programmes of support for learners to enable them to achieve qualification aims, develop independence, enhance progression opportunities and progress towards Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. You will safeguard learners and promote their well-being in all aspects of their learning.

We’re looking for someone who has a proven track record in supporting learners with learning difficulties and other support needs to enhance learner success. With high level interpersonal skills and experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams, you will have good working knowledge of how to support learners with learning difficulties and other support needs in an educational context and be able to deliver effective staff development. The ability to use initiative, organise and prioritise is also a must, as is competency in Microsoft Excel.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 15thMay 2025

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence ofthe annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online searchand proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.