Specialist & Learning Support Coordinator; positions at and Kingston Maurward

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and committed Specialist & Learning Support Coordinator to provide strategic and operational leadership for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and additional learning needs. This role is central to our commitment to inclusive education, ensuring learners receive high-quality, timely, and compliant support that enables them to engage fully, achieve positive outcomes, and thrive within their learning environment.

We have vacancies based primarily at both our Weymouth and Kingston Maurward campuses, with an expectation to work flexibly across both sites as required.

You will be an organised, collaborative, and solutions-focused professional with experience supporting learners with EHCPs and complex needs. You will have strong leadership and line management skills, a sound understanding of statutory SEND requirements, and the ability to work effectively across teams and with external agencies. You will be confident using data and audits to inform improvement and committed to delivering inclusive, learner-centred support.

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• Additional efficiency closure days over Christmas and Easter
• Generous Pension Scheme through either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) / Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) depending on your role
• Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders