Learning Support Practitioner
Location: Minehead, Somerset
Salary: £19,813.62 - £21,599.47
⏰ Hours: 32 hours per week (Term Time plus additional days and training)
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Additional Information: Shift work required, including weekends and sleep-ins - sleep-in shifts are paid at a flat rate of £65 in addition to your annual salary.
About the College
We are proud to be working with a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, a truly unique and inspiring place. Passionate about transforming lives by equipping their students with skills, knowledge and confidence, their mission is to prepare young adults to be work-ready and life-ready, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector.
The Role
As a Learning Support Practitioner, your role is to support students across their residential houses, the hotel and classroom settings. You will be key in helping the 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, laundry, personal hygiene, communication, self-advocacy, presentation skills and teamwork.
Provide 1:1 support as directed, monitoring students' personal development and independence.
What We’re Looking For
✔ 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
What’s In It For You?
✨ A meaningful role where your work genuinely changes lives
✨ Supportive, collaborative working environment
✨ Work in a truly unique setting
✨ Develop valuable, transferable skills
Safeguarding
Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Does this sound like the role for you?
If you're an aspiring Learning Support Practitioner- we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and make a difference.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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