Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Apprenticeship)

Learning Skills Partnership - Quality Team

A role for someone who believes inclusion should be practical, person‑centred and rooted in the realities of FE and apprenticeships.

We are seeking a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Apprenticeships) to lead and coordinate high‑quality SEND provision across our apprenticeship programmes. You will champion inclusive practice, ensure apprentices with Additional Learning Needs and disabilities receive the right support and play a key role in safeguarding and learner welfare.

We are industry‑born, learner‑focused and quality‑driven - working nationally with employers across construction and business sectors. If you share our values of being Agile, Ethical, Caring, Inspirational, Passionate and Inclusive, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ What You’ll Do

You will lead SEND provision across LSP, ensuring apprentices receive effective, compliant and person‑centred support. This includes:

  • Leading initial screening and non‑diagnostic assessment

  • Developing and monitoring Individual Support Plans

  • Recommending and quality‑assuring reasonable adjustments

  • Supporting exam access arrangements and awarding‑body compliance

  • Coaching tutors and skills coaches in inclusive practice

  • Working with employers to embed accessibility in the workplace

  • Maintaining audit‑ready ALS documentation and SEND records

  • Contributing to quality improvement and SEND reporting

  • Acting as a Safeguarding Officer, supporting learners and staff, attending weekly safeguarding meetings and managing safeguarding concerns in line with policy

This role suits someone with strong organisational skills, empathy and a commitment to doing the right thing for every learner.

💡 What You’ll Bring

  • Experience supporting learners with SEND in FE, apprenticeships or adult learning

  • Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, Equality Act 2010 and DfE funding rules

  • Experience developing and delivering support plans

  • Understanding of reasonable adjustments and inclusive strategies

  • Excellent communication, problem‑solving and relationship‑building skills

  • A learner‑centred mindset and a passion for inclusive education

  • A relevant SEND, learning support or assessor qualification - or willingness to work towards one

  • Confidence supporting safeguarding processes and working within statutory guidance

 

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

This role involves regulated activity and requires an Enhanced DBS check.

We are recruiting directly for this vacancy and do not work with recruitment agencies.

🌍 Why Join LSP?

You’ll be part of a tight‑knit, values‑driven team that genuinely cares about learners, colleagues and employers. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work - innovative, supportive and always striving for excellence.

You’ll have the autonomy to shape learning support provision, the support of a collaborative Quality Team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

📍 Location & Working Style

  • National role with flexible working, based from home

  • Some travel required for learner and employer engagement

  • We will consider applications for both full time and part time working for this role

📨 Ready to Apply?

Send your CV to recruitment@learningskillspartnership.com and we will be in touch.