Overview and Responsibilities
Part Time (24 hour) learning Support Practitioner - Aurora Foxes
Location: Minehead, Somerset
Salary: £14, £15, FTE £25, £28,059.20)
Hours: 24 Hours per week - Term time plus additional days and training (42 weeks per year)
Contract Type: 1x permanent and 1x Fixed term contract until March 2026
Additional Information: Shift work is required, including weekends and sleep-ins. Sleep-in shifts are paid at a flat rate of £65, in addition to your annual salary.
Welcome to Aurora Foxes
Aurora Foxes is a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, located in the welcoming seaside town of Minehead. Foxes is a truly unique and inspiring place.
We are passionate about transforming lives by equipping our students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to shape their own futures. Our mission is to prepare young adults to be work-ready and life-ready, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP), you will support students across our residential houses, Foxes Hotel, and classroom settings. Your role is central to helping students achieve independence and sustainable employment in hospitality.
You will be required to work a variety of shifts, including:
* 7:00am – 3:00pm
* 2:00pm – 10:00pm
* 10:00am – 6:00pm
Shifts operate on a two-week rota, including alternate weekends.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain high expectations for all students, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
* Support students in their learning under the guidance of House Managers and Tutors.
* Assist in managing student behaviour professionally and seek guidance when necessary.
* Collaborate effectively with session tutors to foster a positive and proactive learning environment.
* Promote the development of wider life skills such as cleaning, cooking, personal hygiene, laundry, communication, self-advocacy, presentation skills, and teamwork.
* Provide 1:1 support as directed, monitoring students' personal development and independence.
Please see the link below for our full job description: Foxes LSP Job Description - Updated
Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidate qualities:
* Experience in a similar role is desirable; however, full training will be provided.
* Background in care or education is advantageous.
* Willingness to work on a rota, including alternate weekends.
* Understanding of working with individuals with disabilities is desirable.
* Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths is desirable.
* Level 3 qualification in education or care is desirable.
* Full UK driving licence is desirable.
Benefits and Additional Information
What's on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
* Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
* Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy:
* Enhanced Annual Leave
* Company Sick Pay
* Enhanced Pension
* Life Assurance
24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
* Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
* Online tools and resources
Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded
(*Terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.