Support Students, Unlock Potential, Shape Futures – Join us as Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner. In this rewarding role you will make a real difference by supporting students with complex health care needs, enabling them to achieve their goals and thrive both in and outside the classroom.
What you’ll do:
* Provide specialist support for students with complex medical needs, including personal care, invasive feeding and medication.
* Assist students with daily routines, ensuring dignity and independence wherever possible.
* Deliver tailored programmes including physiotherapy, SALT and social communication activities.
* Keep accurate records to ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding.
* Work closely with the Class Tutor and wider staff team, supporting students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
* Support learning in both the classroom and community settings, promoting engagement and inclusion.
Why join us?
* Be part of a supportive and professional team committed to student success.
* Gain valuable experience in education and complex care support.
* Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day.
You will be an integral member of College staff, creating close bonds with students and being a key part of their daily social and educational journey. You will need to be highly organised, friendly, responsive and adaptive in our small but fast‑paced environment. Essential skills are required, however training will also be provided to meet student individual needs. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact upon a student’s College journey, preparing them for their future into adulthood, however that may look individually. Visits to the college are welcomed.
Required Experience and Skills
* Highly motivated and enthusiastic Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner.
* A passion for supporting students with complex and high‑level needs.
* Experience working with individuals with PMLD, including Global Development Delay.
* Strong communication skills to effectively engage with students and staff.
* Understanding of behaviour management strategies.
* Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
* Background in special education needs (SEN) is desirable but not essential.
Hours per week: 35. Weeks per year: 37. Salary (incl. holiday pay): £20,680. Contract to: July 2027.
Benefits
* Generous and consistent holiday pattern aligned with our academic calendar.
* Learning and development opportunities, including potential investment in teacher training and internal progression.
* Exclusive discounts and perks (restaurant, grocery, retail, holidays, car leasing, tech purchasing schemes, on‑site nursery).
* Flexible personal leave for family events and transitions.
* Well‑being and health support (generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership).
* Culture and recognition (Community Days, annual Staff Celebration Day, eco‑friendly organisation committed to net‑zero by 2030).
* Competitive pension scheme with 18% employer contribution.
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