Learning Support Practitioner

The East Kent Colleges Group; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Broadstairs is seeking compassionate Learning Support Practitioners to support students with various learning needs. This role involves providing tailored support in classroom settings to help students thrive and achieve their qualifications. Ideal candidates should have experience with diverse learning difficulties and a passion for inspiring students. With generous holiday breaks and development opportunities, this is a fulfilling role for those dedicated to education.

Benefits

No weekend work

No night shifts

All school holidays off

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Flexible personal leave

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments.
• Experience working with individuals with global developmental delay.
• Experience working with individuals with language and communication difficulties.
• Experience working with individuals with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Experience working with individuals with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Experience working with individuals with sensory or physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive, person-centred support to students with SEND.
• Assist learners in classroom sessions and workshops.
• Offer guidance to promote independence and confidence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff for a consistent learning experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of behaviour management

Passion for inspiring students

Job description

About the role

We are seeking three compassionate and committed Learning Support Practitioners to join our team at EKC Broadstairs College to provide tailored, one-to-one and group support to students with high levels of need, studying across a wide range of subjects - from Entry Level to Level 3, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths. You'll be supporting learners with a variety of learning difficulties and/or disabilities, helping them thrive in the classroom, during work placements, and with any personal care or welfare needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive, person-centred support to students with SEND
• Assist learners in classroom sessions, workshops and enrichment activities
• Offer guidance and encouragement to promote independence and confidence
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
• Support students in achieving their qualifications and progression goals
• Assist with personal care where required (full training provided), Provide one-to-one and group support in classroom and workshop settings
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and active engagement in learning
• Collaborate with lecturers and other support staff to ensure a consistent and inclusive learning experience
• Support students' personal care, mobility, and medical/feeding needs where required
• Receive full training to support all elements of the role

If you have strong communication skills, understand behaviour management, thrive under pressure, and have a passion for inspiring students to engage in learning, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments
• Experience working with individuals with global developmental delay
• Experience working with individuals with language and communication difficulties
• Experience working with individuals with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Experience working with individuals with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Experience working with individuals with sensory or physical needs

Experience in any of the above areas would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to support young people in reaching their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

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Company Information

Outstanding Ofsted Provider East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

Benefits

• No weekend work
• No night shifts
• All school holidays off
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• A rewarding role where you make a daily impact
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern - aligned with our academic calendar
• Learning and Development Opportunities - If you are interested into developing into teaching, you could benefit from our £7000 investment into teacher training through our in house Teaching Academy, 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke training programmes and strong internal progression- 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, on-site nursery
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% company contribution
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

Hours per week: 33.5 (across 5 days) Weeks per year: 38 Salary per year: £16,700 Holiday pay: £2,253