Learning Support Manager

The Trafalgar School at Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2026

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,023.00 - £32,046.00 Annually (FTE) £24,428 Actual based on less than 5 years service

Learning Support Manager job summary

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a profound difference to students who are experiencing barriers to learning. You will have the important responsibility of day to day operational oversight of our exceptional provision for SEND. You will work with all stakeholders to ensure all students can thrive. As part of our learning support team, you will build strong, trusting relationships being able to balance the need for high expectations whilst providing support in helping students rediscover their strengths, and reach their potential.

Main Purpose

To manage and coordinate the day-to-day operational and administrative functions ofLearning Support, working closely with the SENDCo to ensure effective, timely andinclusive provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)and other additional needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• The Learning Support Manager will take operational responsibility for agreed SENDsystems and processes, including the coordination of Education, Health and Care Plan(EHCP) Annual Reviews, SEND records and data, transition arrangements, AlternativeProvision and the effective organisation of Learning Support resources
• The post holder will act as a key point of contact for students, parents and carers, staff,the Local Authority and other professionals, ensuring effective communication, accurateinformation and a responsive and supportive Learning Support provision.
• The post holder will work closely with the SENDCo to support the school’s statutory SEND responsibilities and promote students’ inclusion, wellbeing, independence and successful engagement with education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Trafalgar School at Downton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online check before the appointment is confirmed.

References from current employers will be taken for shortlisted
candidates, employers may be contacted to gather further information. Without satisfactory references, an offer of employment will not be confirmed.

Unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 must be declared.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Trafalgar School at Downton

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 808 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Trafalgar School at Downton website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-trafalgar-school-at-downton-salisbury

The Trafalgar School at Downton is a friendly, rural, secondary school set in the historic village of Downton on the edge of the New Forest National Park.

Our values define us and underpin our ambition of a life fulfilled through empowerment. These values apply to our staff, as well as to our student community, so we seek a colleague who is:

Aspirational
Who has a strong desire to achieve greatness in everything they do. They are ambitious.

Compassionate
Who understands how other people feel and support each other. Staff recognise when someone is struggling and we help them.

Determined
Who is focused to achieve, even when a task is difficult. Staff remain committed to our end goal until we complete it.

Inclusive
Treats everyone fairly and equally and understands that difference is something which makes society better.

Integrity
Always does the right thing, even if no-one is watching

Respectful
Treats people, including ourselves and our environment, with respect. Shows consideration of other people’s feelings and wishes.

We are committed to empowering young people to be the source of their own success.

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