Senior Inclusive Support Coordinator

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At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Senior Inclusive Support Coordinator to join our team. In this role you will play a key leadership role within the Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) team, providing operational oversight, quality assurance, and expert guidance across SEND, High Needs provision and Inclusive needs. You will manage and support the Inclusive Support Coordinators in Braintree, oversee aspects of ISP deployment, and work closely with the Assistant SENCO to ensure statutory compliance, high quality EHCP processes, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Using strong knowledge of SEND practice, inclusive support models, and barriers to learning, the Senior Coordinator will ensure that learners with additional needs receive timely, appropriate, and impactful support that promotes independence, retention, and achievement. 

Job title: Senior Inclusive Support Coordinator

Full time, Braintree Campus

About the role:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the Inclusive Support Coordinators in Braintree, ensuring consistent practice, high quality decision‑making, and effective workload management.
• Communication - management of staff welfare and wellbeing.
• Engagement and resource - inspire and motivate staff including undertaking recruitment, lesson observations, performance reviews and setting targets and taking action as required.
• Employee Relations matters – Inform line manager of any concerns with staff discipline, capability, absence, grievance, investigations, and any other employee relations activity as may be required.
• Financial Resilience - effective budget management in line with company policy.
• Support the Inclusive Support Coordinators with recruitment, induction, and training of ISPs.
• Work alongside the Assistant SENCO to support the management of EHCP reviews, statutory consultations, and multi agency communication in Braintree.
• Quality assure Coordinator led assessments, transition planning, and support recommendations for learners with SEND, including those with complex needs or High Needs Funding.

Essential Experience:

• Experience working with learners with SEND in FE
• Experience coordinating or overseeing support provision
• Experience line managing or mentoring staff
• Experience of EHCP processes, reviews, or statutory consultations
• Experience working with external agencies and parents/carers

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification or above in a related subject 
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C or equivalent 
• Qualification relevant to SEND or Teaching

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.