Learning Support Officer – Training & Development
  
Location – MOD Lyneham (DSEME) with occasional travel to other training sites
  
Salary – £48,500 per annum
  
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Officer to join an education and training team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting learners with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) and other additional learning needs. The learners will be primarily 16+. You will be responsible for identifying support requirements, delivering tailored interventions, and promoting inclusive practices across the training environment.
  
Key Responsibilities:
Learning Support:

• Deliver targeted learning support to individuals and small groups.
• Create individual learning plans and support frameworks.
• Facilitate study skills sessions to build learner independence.
• Conduct SpLD assessments and arrange exam access requirements.
• Promote inclusive teaching strategies among trainers and support staff.
• Keep current with developments in inclusive learning and assistive technology.
• Liaise with external support agencies where required.

  
Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track learner progress and measure the impact of support interventions.
• Prepare reports detailing learner progress, outcomes, and value-added improvements.
• Analyse data to identify trends and inform teaching strategies.
• Ensure all data is managed in accordance with GDPR and internal procedures.

  
Quality Assurance & Improvement:

• Contribute to self-assessment reviews and internal audits.
• Support quality improvement initiatives within the training function.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations to ensure continuity of support.
• Stay informed of all relevant legislation, guidance, and quality frameworks.

  
Staff Development & Collaboration:

• Deliver training to staff on inclusive learning strategies and SpLD.
• Provide coaching and support to trainers to embed inclusive practice.
• Assist in developing and maintaining SEN policies and resources.

  
General Duties:

• Comply with all safeguarding, health and safety, and equality & diversity policies.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role, as required.

  
  
What we’re looking for:
  
Essential Qualifications:

• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., Level 4 FE, Cert Ed, or PGCE).
• Recognised qualification in SEND or SpLD.
• Level 7 qualification for conducting exam access arrangements.

  
Essential Experience:

• Supporting learners in adult or further education settings.
• Conducting SpLD assessments and implementing tailored learning support.
• Managing learner progress data and producing outcome reports.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support learner needs.

  
Desirable Experience:

• Working within vocational or technical training environments.
• Coaching/mentoring staff or learners.
• Using digital reporting tools such as Power BI or College IP.
• Experience supporting learners within a regulated or military context.

  
  
Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, site-based role with occasional travel to other training centres.
• Security clearance may be required depending on site access requirements.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.