Job Description

Salary

25,125 - 26,381 per annum

Location

Doncaster, England

The vacancy

Are you passionate about supporting learners with additional needs? We are looking for an

Assistant ALS Coordinator

to join our dedicated Additional Learning Support (ALS) team. In this role, you will help coordinate in-class support for students with a wide range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities, ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes.


You will spend approximately 50% of your time in the classroom, working closely with learners and support staff, and the remainder coordinating and supervising the delivery of high-quality support services.

Essential Criteria

Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification Experience providing day-to-day support for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities Strong knowledge of a wide range of learning difficulties/disabilities and effective support strategies Experience of needs assessment and implementing support plans Understanding of safeguarding and child/adult protection issues

Key Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating and supervising in-class support services across a range of programmes Supervise and support a team of Learning Support Assistants Act as a key contact for Looked After Children and liaise with the Head of ALS to monitor progress Maintain accurate monitoring and reporting of ALS activities Contribute to staff development by identifying training needs and supporting skill development Attend meetings, case conferences, and disciplinary hearings as required Support curriculum areas with PEEPs and liaise with Health and Safety teams Undertake administrative duties to ensure smooth operation of ALS services

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas. Professional development opportunities. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme. On-site gym & florist (site dependent). Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

Safer Recruitment:

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.*

Right to Work:

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*

Closing date : 8th January 2026


Shortlisting date: 9th January 2026


Interview date: 15th January 2026

Interested?

For more information about this role, please contact

staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

.

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.


Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.


These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.