JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Support Officer
 
Pay Scale: Salary paid in accordance with the Working Conditions for Local Government Employees, GS3 Scale (5-6) 
 
Working hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
 
Responsible to: Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo)
 
Disclosure Level: Enhanced
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will help pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) feel supported, included and ready to learn in our large secondary school. Working closely with the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo), you will bring care and organisation to the day-to-day running of ALN support and help pupils, families and staff work together.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
 
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
Please note that the following is typical of the list of duties the post holder will be expected to perform within the role. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required on occasion.
 
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Maintain accurate ALN records, assessment information and pupil profiles using school IT systems. Help update Individual Development Plans (IDPs) with information approved by the ALNCo.
Arrange meetings, invite pupils, parents, carers and professionals, gather reports and prepare paperwork. Take clear notes, track review dates and follow up agreed actions.
Build trusting relationships and help pupils share their views, strengths and aspirations. Offer individual or small-group support as directed, encouraging confidence and independence.
Arrange suitable times, spaces and materials. Following training and authorisation, administer and score agreed screening tools, passing results to the ALNCo or relevant specialist for interpretation.
Coordinate resources and timetables for Additional Learning Provision (ALP) set out in IDPs. Check that agreed arrangements are in place and tell the ALNCo promptly about any gaps or concerns.
Communicate warmly and clearly with pupils, parents, carers, teachers, support staff, the local authority and external agencies. Help staff access current profiles and agreed support strategies securely.
Gather feedback on how support is working, help with pupils’ transitions and share ideas for improving ALN provision. Take part in relevant training and team meetings.
 
WORKING WITH CARE AND PROFESSIONALISM
Responsible for reporting any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused. Report safeguarding concerns promptly to the designated safeguarding lead.
Work within agreed responsibilities and seek advice when needed.
Decisions about ALN, IDPs and provision remain with authorised staff or bodies.
Responsible for self-development.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the school’s Health and Safety Policy.
Operate within the school’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
Responsibility for managing information in accordance with the School’s information management standards and guidelines.
Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
Undertaking any other reasonable duty which corresponds with the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
 
The list of responsibilities above is not exhaustive, and staff may be asked to undertake all reasonable additional duties as directed by SLT or their line manager.
The job description and allocation of particular responsibilities may be amended by agreement from time to time.