Learning Support Coordinator

Learning Support Coordinator

Salary: £26,994 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Location: Peterborough College, Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ

Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 27/01/2026
Interview dates: Week following the closing date

• Working closely with the SEN Coordinator around all aspects of the EHCP process including: contributing to consultations, EHCP requests, and carrying out annual reviews to ensure statutory timelines are met; managing all relevant administration and records related to the processes.
• Assessing additional support and referrals for Exam Access Arrangements to make recommendations for reasonable adjustments.
• Managing the transition process for new students and leavers with relevant stakeholders.
• Signposting students to appropriate internal and external agencies and services.
• Collaborating with designated Faculty area, attending curriculum meetings and maintaining strong communication to manage the requirements for support for students in those areas.
• Providing guidance on support options to maximize individual learning potential and achievement, advising on how teaching practice and learning environments can be adjusted to the needs of the student.
• Devising and reviewing risk assessments, support plans and recommendations for support delivery.
• Providing mentoring 1:1 support and creating adaptations for students where appropriate.
• Coordinating specialist wrap‑around support provision such as Occupational Therapy and access to Neurodevelopmental services in partnership with other college departments.

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant SEND area or discipline (or willing to work towards)
• Level 3 Award in Education & Training (or willing to work towards)
• Level 2 qualification in Learning Support or equivalent or significant level of experience
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Assessing individual support needs and making appropriate recommendations
• Supporting individuals with a diverse range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Monitoring and reviewing individual progress
• Using assistive support strategies to maximise independence
• Setting and measuring SMART targets and person‑centred outcomes
• Using a diverse range of communication methods
• Supporting transition for individuals with SEND with a multidisciplinary approach to securing successful outcomes
• Good understanding of DDA, Equality and Diversity, Children and Families Act, SEND and other relevant legislation
• Learning needs and barriers faced by individuals with SEND
• Education Health and Care plans, consultations, reviews and statutory process
• A varied range of supportive strategies to manage barriers in SEND

• Competitive Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down (pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
• Financial Security: Local Government Pension Scheme
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a gym, free on‑site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.