Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and committed Learning Support Practitioner to join our team at EKC Folkestone College to provide tailored, one-to-one and group support to students with high levels of need, studying across a wide range of subjects – from Entry Level to Level 3, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths. You will support learners with a variety of learning difficulties and/or disabilities, helping them thrive in the classroom, during work placements, and with personal care or welfare needs.
Responsibilities
* Provide inclusive, person-centred support to students with SEND.
* Assist learners in classroom sessions, workshops and enrichment activities.
* Offer guidance and encouragement to promote independence and confidence.
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.
* Support students in achieving their qualifications and progression goals.
* Assist with personal care where required (full training provided).
* Deliver one-to-one and group support in classroom and workshop settings.
* Help students develop confidence, independence and active engagement in learning.
* Collaborate with lecturers and other support staff to ensure a consistent and inclusive learning experience.
* Support students' personal care, mobility and medical/feeding needs where required.
Qualifications
Ideally you will have experience working with individuals with:
* Visual and/or hearing impairments.
* Global developmental delay.
* Language and communication difficulties.
* Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC).
* Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
* Sensory or physical needs.
Experience in any of the above areas would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. Strong communication skills, understanding of behaviour management, ability to thrive under pressure and passion for inspiring students to engage in learning are essential.
Benefits
* Generous and consistent holiday pattern aligned with the academic calendar.
* Learning and development opportunities, including £7,000 investment into teacher training through our in-house Teaching Academy, paid group development days, bespoke training programmes and strong internal progression opportunities.
* Flexible personal leave for childcare, moving homes, and interviews.
* Exclusive discounts & perks including restaurant, grocery, retail, holiday discounts, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, onsite nursery.
* Wellbeing and health support with generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible medical appointment support and return-to-work transitions.
* Competitive pension scheme – 18% company contribution.
* Culture and recognition – community days, annual staff celebration day, eco-friendly organisation committed to net‑zero by 2030.
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