Job Description

Employer
Coventry College
Location
Coventry, West Midlands
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
31,103 to 33,003 per annum
Posted
7th July 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
21st July 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1498075
Job Reference
CovCollege0117
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: 1498075

Job Title: Additional Learning Support Coordinator

Location: 50 Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 5DG

Contract Type: Full-Time

Hours per Week: 37 per week

Salary: 31,103 to 33,003 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017, we've been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow--strengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive, inclusive curriculum, we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities, including electric vehicle tech, construction, and digital skills, ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to join our team in a key business support role. You will play an important part in helping the College run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the overall learner and staff experience.

Whether supporting students, staff, systems, or services, you'll bring a positive approach and a strong focus on customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking college where your skills and contribution are truly valued.

We are looking to increase our existing team of ALS Co-Ordinator's, based within our Learner Support Services department, from where specialist support is provided for a range of individual learner needs to include mental health, dyslexia, dyspraxia and financial support and guidance.

Are you an organised, pro-active, enthusiastic and personable individual? The successful candidate will liaise with external agencies, ie schools, CAMHS, Local Authority, making the necessary arrangements to ensure learners with SEND are supported in their transition from school to College and throughout their time at College. You will identify individual support needs, draw up support plans, attend external EHCP review meetings, lead EHCP College reviews in conjunction with external agencies, parents/guardians and teaching staff and ensure documentation is kept updated.

You will maintain a caseload of students with EHCPs and other additional support needs and ensure relevant information is disseminated as appropriate. You will need to produce reports and statistical information as required by the Head of Learner Services.

Requirements

Must-Have:

Hold a minimum of Level 2 qualification in Maths and English

Possess a relevant professional qualification

Have experience of working in a multi-functional cross-College team

Have experience of maintaining a caseload of young people and setting targets which address barriers to learning and support achievement.

What we offer

Free on-site parking, including EV charging points

Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (TPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement - 39 days plus statutory bank holidays

Access to continued professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more

This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)

On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options

Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon

Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

A supportive, inclusive working environment

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our online application form, which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. We will contact preferred agencies if their support is required.

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.