ALS Manager

Job: ALS Manager Location: Sixth Form College, near Victoria station, central London Contract: Permanent, full-time, term time only, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 4:45pm. Occasional travel to Manchester. Annual Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (actual salary for 39 weeks) Benefits: Excellent benefits, please see below Start date: ASAP /October 2026 Aston Education is looking for an Additional Learning Support (ALS) Manager to join this Sixth Form College near Victoria station in Central London. Their Ofsted is Good with Outstanding features. As an ALS Manager you will support and drive key operational and strategic functions, helping shape the future of inclusion and support across the college for 16-19-year-olds and Apprenticeships. The Benefits Aviva Pension Scheme Wellbeing support with access to free financial coaching and advice, paid mental health days and free counselling services Lifestyle and discount savings Professional development programme Gym membership discounts Small classes Good behaviour and focused students Longer holidays Excellent modern facilities Central London location  The College The College's aim is to empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. By combining high-quality education with deep industry partnerships, they are expanding the talent pipeline and diversifying the tech sector. The ALS Manager job As an ALS Manager, you'll be leading on the continuous improvement of SEN/ALS provision, embedding an inclusive culture and ensuring the college provides a high-quality education to their learners with additional needs. You will be responsible for coordinating with external agencies, parents and carers and managing consultations, EHCPs, and annual review paperwork. You'll be leading the creation of learner passports to implement reasonable adjustments for students with High Needs/ALN and ensuring that exam access arrangements are organised. You'll lead and inspire Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and support apprentices through assessment, guidance, and workplace adaptations. Qualifications & Experience required include: Experience of working in a senior ALS position within a school/college Degree level qualification in a relevant subject Pastoral and SEND experience with KS4, post 16 or adult learners Experience of leading the support of students with SEND, for instance as a SENCO or an ALS Coordinator or ALS Senior In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and best practices Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills Closing date: As soon as possible Applications: To find out more and to apply to this ALS Manager job, please send your CV to Tarja Aila at Aston Education. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check