Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities
Barking and Dagenham College are looking for Learning Support Practitioners (LSP) to join our Mainstream ALS and Horizons Teams.
You will join us on asessional, hourly-paid basis, term-time only,and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £14.52 to £16.07 per hour, including London Weighting.
The LSP role:
To work under the supervision and guidance of the Lecturer with students with learning
difficulties and disabilities.
Key Responsibilities of our LSP's:
* To provide one to one support, both direct and indirect, for students with learning difficulties and
disabilities following mainstream courses, primarily in the learning environment.
* To support and provide personal care alongside another member of staff, to ensure that learners can
have as much independence in accessing the bathroom with privacy and dignity.
* To work with the Student Support Advisors and Student Learning Mentors adequate support for
students with SEMH needs and to encourage such students to attend the College.
* To apply appropriate communication methods, suitable to the needs and preferences of the student,
to enable access to information, and to facilitate two way communication.
* To assist in particular arrangements for formal student testing and assessments e.g. invigilating, reading, scribing etc.
Our ideal LSP's should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
* A level 2 or above qualification. (E)
* Experience of providing effective coaching for students on an individual basis or in a group setting to support success and progression (E)
* Understanding of academic and vocational education in a College setting. (E)
* A high level of oral skills, both one to one and in a group setting. (E)
* Excellent written skills: able to compile clear procedures, manuals, guides etc. (E)
If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you
You will need to submit a covering letter within your application demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.
PLEASE NOTE;
* All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
* We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
* This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020
Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Safeguarding at BDC
All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children's barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
You will be required to become familiar with College's policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Closing date for applications: 19th December 2025
Interviews date to be confirmed
If you would like to learn more about our LSP role, then please click 'apply' today