Learning Support Practitioner

Bedford College Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People's Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Excellent professional development

Accessing college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to join the Foundation Learning and ALS department at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden. You will provide tailored one-to-one and group support for learners with additional needs, monitor progress and contribute high-quality evidence for EHCP reviews.

Role requires a Level 3 qualification in Learning Support with Level 2 English and Maths, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Learning Support or related field.
• Level 2 English and Maths required.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND.
• Background in educational, specialist or care settings.
• Strong IT literacy and ability to record learner progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one and group SEND learner support.
• Monitor, record and report learner progress with evidence for EHCP reviews.
• Promote inclusive teaching and remove barriers for learners.
• Collaborate with teachers, ALS colleagues, parents and external professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality and health & safety standards and engage in CPD.

Skills

Level 3 Learning Support

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

SEND knowledge

Independence support

Learner progress

Communication

Collaboration

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Learning Support

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role

Learning Support Practitioner

Location

Shuttleworth College - Old Warden

Salary/Benefits

Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications

• People's Pension
• Retail and Leisure Discounts
• excellent professional and personal development opportunities
• accessing college courses

Hours/Weeks

37 hours per week - 37 weeks per year

Contract Type

Permanent - Term Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

• Personalised SEND Learner Support - Provide tailored one-to-one and group support for learners with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum, develop independence, achieve EHCP outcomes, and reach their full potential across a range of learning environments.
• Progress Monitoring & Evidence Gathering - Monitor, record and report on learner progress, provide timely feedback to staff, and contribute high-quality evidence for EHCP reviews, progress meetings and multi-agency support processes.
• Inclusive Practice & Barrier Removal - Promote inclusive teaching and learning approaches, implement strategies to support communication, behaviour, social development and study skills, and help create safe, supportive environments where all learners can thrive.
• Collaboration & Professional Support - Work closely with teachers, ALS colleagues, parents/carers, therapists and external professionals to ensure learner needs are met holistically and support is coordinated effectively.
• Safeguarding, Development & College Standards - Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety requirements, participate in ongoing SEND-focused professional development, and support wider College activities, policies and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

• Qualifications & Educational Experience - Holds a Level 3 qualification in Learning Support, Education or a related field, with Level 2 English and Maths, experience supporting learners with SEND, and a background in educational, specialist or care settings.
• SEND Knowledge & Learner Support Skills - Demonstrates a strong understanding of SEND needs and effective support strategies, with the ability to promote independence, resilience, self-advocacy, mobility, and personal care support where required.
• Communication, Relationships & Collaboration - Builds positive and trusting relationships with learners, staff and stakeholders, communicates effectively, and works collaboratively within multi-agency and educational environments to support learner success.
• Administration, IT & Professional Practice - Possesses strong literacy, numeracy and digital skills, is proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and can accurately observe, record and report on learner progress and support outcomes.
• Flexibility, Inclusion & Safeguarding - Committed to inclusive practice, continuous professional development, safeguarding children and young people, and demonstrates a positive, adaptable approach with the flexibility to work across multiple sites and varying work patterns.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held

TBC

VISION values

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.