Make a Difference Every Day - Support Students to Succeed! Join our team and help empower young people with additional needs to reach their potential, all while enjoying a work-life balance that fits around family and personal commitments.
We are seeking a compassionate and committed Learning Support Practitioner 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'll support learners with various learning difficulties and disabilities, helping them thrive in the classroom, during work placements, and with personal care or welfare needs.
In this role, you will:
* 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)
* Provide 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
* Receive full training to support all elements of the role
If you have strong communication skills, understand behaviour management, thrive under pressure, and have a passion for inspiring students to engage in learning, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for someone enthusiastic about supporting students with high levels of need and committed to helping them succeed academically and personally. 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 these areas is an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting young people to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
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Outstanding Ofsted Provider East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade across all strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. Our colleagues place students and communities at the heart of everything we do, as reflected in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to undergo checks, including conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS, and references, as the establishment is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
* No weekend work
* No night shifts
* All school holidays off
* A rewarding role with a daily impact
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you're passionate about inclusion and education and want a role that fits around your life, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours and Benefits
Hours per week: 18.5
Weeks per year: 38
Salary per year: £9,222
Holiday pay: £1,244
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
* Access to online discounts via our Rewards Scheme
* Cycle to work, car leasing, and tech schemes
* Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
* Eco-sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
* Time off for significant personal events
* My 10 Days voluntary leave initiative
* Participation in community and staff events
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