Job Description

Employer
West London College
Location
London, Greater London
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
39,794 - 40,853 paid pro rata equivalent
Posted
14th January 2026
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
26th January 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1529367
Job Reference
0685

Job Title:

Inclusive Learning Team Leader

Salary:

39,794 - 40,853 full-time equivalent, paid pro rata

Hours:

36 hours per week

Working Weeks:

46.97 weeks per year

FTE:

0.90

Department:

Inclusive Learning

Reports to:

Head of Inclusive Learning

Location:

Hammersmith & Southall

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Inclusive Learning Team Leader to join West London College. This role is key to delivering our commitment to Ambition, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration and Inclusion, ensuring that every learner is supported to achieve their full potential.


Working alongside two other managers, you will coordinate Inclusive Learning support provision across the College. You will ensure learners' needs are accurately identified and met, while promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice across the department.

Key Responsibilities

As Inclusive Learning Team Leader, you will:

Assess the support needs of learners with a wide range of disabilities, including sensory and physical impairments, medical conditions, mental health needs, and autism spectrum conditions. Arrange and, where appropriate, deliver tailored learning support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring inclusive and aspirational outcomes. Line manage Learning Support Assistants and Work Experience Learning Support Assistants, coordinating daily activities and fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture. Complete risk assessments for learners with physical and sensory disabilities in partnership with teaching staff and the Health and Safety Officer. Liaise with external agencies and support the recruitment of specialist staff in collaboration with HR, matching learner needs to expertise to ensure high-quality support. Ensure statutory requirements outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and SEN Support Plans are fully met. Provide induction, guidance, and ongoing support to agency staff, addressing issues proactively and innovatively. Follow safeguarding procedures and promote learner health and wellbeing, signposting to appropriate internal and external services. Work closely with other departments to ensure learners receive appropriate support, including examination access arrangements. Contribute to the planning, delivery, monitoring, and review of Inclusive Learning services, ensuring service plans and targets are achieved. Provide advice, guidance, and training to teaching and support staff to strengthen inclusive practice across the College. Monitor and prepare reports for EHCP annual reviews, gather learner feedback, and use data to drive continuous improvement. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with data management and funding requirements, including High Needs Funding. Keep up to date with legislation, technology, resources, and best practice relating to inclusive learning. Actively promote and positively represent the Inclusive Learning Department, reflecting the College's values in all interactions. Work closely with the SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of learner support. Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the role and the College's mission.

Working at West London College

At West London College, we work collaboratively to improve lives through education, training, skills development, and social and economic success. We expect all staff to act with accountability, embrace innovation, work in collaboration, demonstrate ambition for learner success, and champion inclusion in everything they do.

What we offer:

Our team are important to us, and we offer a wide range of benefits to recognise the hard work put into supporting our learners. As a Teacher, you will receive: 40 days Holiday Allowance, plus bank holidays (8) and college closure days at Christmas (3) Eye care vouchers Cycle to Work scheme Interest-free loans for Season tickets; Computers Contributory average salary with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Continuous Professional Development Events (CPD) Access to Perkbox, our rewards and discount platform Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) * Discount at the College's on-site hair and beauty salon.