Learning Support Practitioner

York College; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Job summary

York College Learning Support Practitioners provide educational support and care to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across College. You will support one-to-one or small groups in class and during unstructured time to help understanding of the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning.

You will assist teaching staff by supporting students and guiding their learning, and help with mobility and personal care needs in College and on off-site visits, with potential

Qualifications

• Applicants should be educated to Level 3 or above.
• Skills in support for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Knowledge of ICT and assistive technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group support in class and during unstructured time to help understanding of the curriculum.
• Assist teaching staff by supporting students and guiding their learning.
• Assist with mobility and personal care needs in College and on off-site visits.

Skills

Support for autistic spectrum

Behavioural support

Severe learning difficulties

Medical conditions

ICT & assistive technology

Visual impairment

Hearing impairment

Mobility & personal care

Education

Level 3 or above

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Reference: AUG20268471

Expiry date: 2026-08-17 08:00:00.000

Location: Sim Balk Lane campus

Benefits: Please visit the York College website to explore our range of benefits

Hours: 30 hours per week during term time (36 weeks per year)

Salary: £18,329 to £18,781 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including a Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the role

Our Learning Support Practitioners provide educational support and care to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across College.

You will provide support, either one-to-one or for small groups of students, in class and across unstructured time to:

• enable full understanding of the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning
• assist teaching staff by supporting students and guiding their learning
• help with mobility and personal care needs in College and on off-site visits

In addition to in-class support there may be opportunities or requirements to provide out of class support to students over lunch and break times and support with transport at the end of the college day. There is also a requirement to proactively liaise with tutors to provide a positive learning experience for learners.

About the person

Applicants should be educated to Level 3 or above and should have skills in a number of the following areas:

• support for people on the autistic spectrum
• support for students with emotional and/or behavioural issues
• support for people with severe learning difficulties/disabilities
• support for people with medical conditions
• knowledge and understanding of ICT and assistive technology
• support for students with visual impairment
• support for students with hearing impairment
• mobility and personal care

About the College

York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Staff benefits & Important notices

You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.

Closing date: 17 August 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 27 and 28 August 2026