Specific Learning Difficulties Cognition and Learning Practice Lead

Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Cognition & Learning Practice Lead Job Type Support Job Category Supported Learning Employment Basis Established (salaried) Location John Ruskin College - Croydon, East Surrey College - Redhill Salary Range £42,956.67 per annum (full-time equivalent). Actual salary: £39,569.70 per annum, based on a 40-week working year. Closing Date 04/10/2026 Documents

• OSC Corporation Competency Framework.pdf (PDF, 472.18kb)
• Specific Learning Difficulties SpLD Practice Lead JD & PS.pdf (PDF, 386.37kb) Are you passionate about supporting learners with specific learning difficulties to achieve their full potential? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Practice Lead to provide specialist leadership across our colleges. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop high-quality support for learners with dyslexia, dyscalculia and related specific learning profiles, helping to create an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. As our SpLD Practice Lead, you will lead the development and delivery of specialist SpLD provision across the College Group, ensuring learners receive effective, targeted and inclusive support. You will work closely with curriculum teams, support services, safeguarding colleagues and external professionals to identify learner needs, coordinate interventions and monitor impact. The role includes overseeing screening and assessment processes, leading exam access arrangements, supporting the effective use of assistive technology, managing a caseload of learners, including those with EHCPs, and line managing a team of SpLD and learning support teachers. What We're Looking For We are looking for a highly organised and learner-focused professional with:
• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• A teaching qualification at Level 4 or above.
• A Level 7 SpLD Assessor qualification or equivalent Exam Access Arrangements qualification (such as CPT3A, PATOSS or PAPAA).
• Experience supporting learners with specific learning difficulties within an educational setting.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Experience of exam access arrangements and reasonable adjustments, including JCQ requirements.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and inclusive practice.
• Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of sending your CV, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position. Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below. As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.