Additional Learning Support Administrator
| Posting date: | 27 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEP20252447 |
Summary
ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR - REF 250922Up to £8,061 p.a. (FTE £25,238 p.a.) - Pay Award Pending13 hours per week (preferably Monday to Wednesday), 40 weeks during term timeRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do. We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.Additional Learning Support (ALS) at Runshaw aims to enable students to maximise their potential. We view it as a positive model offering support for all students with learning difficulties or disabilities who wish to use the service. It plays a central role in supporting individual students to achieve their best and we have worked hard to ensure there is no stigma attached to using the service.The team provides a range of support to meet the needs of individual students. This includes assistance with literacy, numeracy and study skills, personal care support, support for disabilities e.g. Dyslexia, Sensory & Physical Impairment, Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, and Moderate Learning Difficulties, as well as individual support on a one-to-one basis. All students, regardless of need, are recommended a package of support that is linked to their primary learning aim.The Additional Learning Support team is led by the Head of ALS and there is a Senior Coordinator who has responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the service. Working alongside them are Specialist Inclusive Learning Tutors, Exam Access Arrangement Assessors, High Needs & Specialist Support Coordinators, Education Support Workers (ESWs) and ESW Team Leaders. Two Administrators support the whole team. The Additional Learning Support Administrator has an important role, providing efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the Additional Learning Support team. Duties may change from time to time to meet changing circumstances but will include all the duties deemed appropriate to supporting the Additional Learning Support function. These will include general office and reception duties like answering the telephone, electronic filing and booking appointments. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate high levels of accuracy in their work and a keen customer focus when entering special category data onto the College systems and working with colleagues across the College.Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 10th October 2025For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.