Inclusive Support Practitioner

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is looking for an Inclusive Support Practitioner to help learners with additional needs access and engage with their courses. The role involves providing in-person or virtual support, assisting with literacy and numeracy, and supporting learners to stay focused and make progress.

You will work under a tutor's guidance to foster independence, monitor progress, and deliver detailed feedback.

Qualifications

• Commitment to helping learners achieve goals.
• High standards of support and practice in a professional setting.
• Understanding of inclusive education and equal opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person or virtual support to learners across courses, including literacy and numeracy assistance.
• Support learners under tutor guidance to raise independence and achievement with clear feedback.
• Assist with SPaG where appropriate and help learners develop independence.
• Provide mobility support to access college facilities as needed.
• Maintain accurate progress records and review EHCPs for caseload learners.
• Train and guide learners in using ICT equipment and assistive technology.

Skills

Supporting others

ICT proficiency (MS Teams, Office)

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Inclusive Support Practitioner to join our team. In this role you willprovide an inclusive environment with dedicated support that enables learners with additional needs to fully access and engage with their learning activities, helping them to overcome barriers and achieve their maximum potential in their chosen course of study.

Job title:Inclusive Support Practitioner

Full Time and Part Time available (3,4 or 5 days a week) -

36 weeks a year (Term Time Only)

Colchester Campus

Please note: Salary advertised is pro rata'd for 36 weeks a year 5 days a week, if you would be interested in anything less than 5 days, please reach out to our recruitment team at [e-mail], who can provide you with a pro rata'd salary for your preferred working pattern.

About the role:

• Provide in-person or virtual support to designated learners across various courses. This may include assisting with literacy and numeracy skills, helping learners maintain focus during sessions, breaking tasks into manageable steps, running ‘out of class’ group support sessions and supporting the management of disruptive or challenging behaviour.
• Work primarily under the guidance of a tutor to support learners, encourage their independence, and contribute to raising learners’ expectations and achievements, by providing clear detailed feedback, regular reviews and monitoring the support level.
• Should have a good understanding of SPaG (spelling, punctuation, and grammar) to support learners by correcting their work (not assessing), while also helping to develop and challenge learners towards greater independence.
• Support learners’ access to college by providing general mobility support as required. This includes assisting learners to move safely around the campus, supporting with wheelchair use.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of learner progress using college IT systems, including writing reports and reviewing Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to monitor and support the needs and outcomes of a designated caseload of learners.
• Assist learners in the safe and proper use of ICT course-related equipment, assistive technology and providing necessary training and guidance.

Essential Experience:

• A proven commitment to the idea of supporting others to achieve goals.
• A proven commitment to high standards of support and practice in a professional setting.
• An awareness of the purpose of learning support within education.
• Confident user of ICT including internet, e-mail, word, Microsoft Teams etc.
• An understanding and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.