Additional Learning Support Admin Lead

Location: Bedford Hours: 37 Hours per Week Start Date: ASAP Contract: Temporary Agency Assignment End Date: TBC

Reed Further Education is seeking an experienced Additional Learning Support Admin Lead to join a busy and supportive Further Education environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised administration professional with experience in Additional Learning Support funding, SEND processes, compliance, and data analysis. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate funding administration, maintaining compliance standards, and supporting learners through effective management of ALS systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Additional Learning Support administration activities.
• Manage ALS funding processes, claims, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant funding regulations and internal procedures.
• Produce accurate reports and management information to a professional standard.
• Analyse complex data and present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate learner records and support SEND-related administrative processes.
• Monitor key deadlines and ensure timely submission of funding and compliance documentation.
• Support continuous improvement within the ALS function.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in Additional Learning Support funding administration and compliance.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and associated funding regulations.
• Ability to produce professional reports and management information.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of data accurately and work effectively under pressure.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C/Level 2 equivalent).
• Professionally qualified to Level 3.
• Level 5 qualification in Business Administration (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards achieving it.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.