The Learning Support Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the provision of learning support to students with additional needs. They will work with teachers, parents, and learning Support Assistants (LSA’s) to provide targeted support, accommodations and adaptations to enable students to succeed academically and reach their full potential.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies for identifying and assessing students with additional learning needs
Liaise with teachers, parents, and LSA’s to provide targeted support for students with additional needs
Develop and deliver professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing support for students with additional needs
Develop and maintain records of students with additional needs and ensure that their needs are reviewed and addressed regularly
Provide support and guidance to Learning Support Assistants, ensuring that they are appropriately trained and equipped to provide high-quality support to students
Work with the Curriculum Coordinator to develop policies and procedures related to learning support
Draft Individual Educational Plans for students with additional needs and ensure the implementation of these plans
Plan, coordinate and conduct parent meetings to discuss IEPs and track progress of children receiving Learning Support including all other stakeholders e.g teachers, LSA’s etc
Interview LSAs on behalf of families and manage LSA agreements between the school, LSAs and parents
Maintain LSA records e.g. LSA Files, Appraisals, Agreements, etc
Scheduling of meetings, allocation of workloads and follow up with the rest of the LSS team (Secondary)
Day to day management of LSS Departmental activities
Educational Requirements: Minimum education level required to perform this job
Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Psychology or related field
Additional qualifications in Special Education, Learning Support or related field preferred
Related Job experience: Number of years and nature of previous work experience required to successfully perform the job
Minimum of 3 years experience in a Learning Support or Special Education role
Experience in developing and implementing strategies for identifying and addressing additional learning needs in students
Experience in working collaboratively with teachers, parents and LSA’s to provide support for students with additional needs
Experience in providing professional development opportunities for teachers