Additional Learning Support Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Additional Learning Support Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Location: Coventry College

Contract Type: Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract

Hours per Week: 37

Salary: 32347 to 34323 per annum FTE (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Fixed Term Contract: 21 December 2026 to 22 October 2027

Closing Date: 3 November 2026

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 weve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to growstrengthening 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 to increase our existing team of ALS Co-Ordinators 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.

Must Have:

Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy or equivalent

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

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

Working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities or other support needs

Experience of working with people with ASD or ADHD communication difficulties mental health difficulties

What we offer

Free on-site parking including EV charging points

Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement

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.