Learning Support Practitioner

Kentjobs; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in England is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to assist students with additional needs. You will provide vital support across various subjects and qualifications, focusing on empowering students' academic success. The role offers family-friendly hours and no weekend work, making it ideal for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Generous and consistent holiday pattern

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible personal leave

Exclusive discounts and perks

Wellbeing and health support

Competitive pension scheme

Culture and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with additional needs is an advantage.
• Passion for helping young people thrive.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a high level of need both in small groups and during lectures.
• Provide personal care, mobility assistance, and medical/feeding support where required.
• Collaborate as part of a supportive team to ensure student success.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of behaviour management

Ability to inspire students

Calm under pressure

Job description

About The Role

Shape Learning to the Learner, and Empower Student Success - Join us as Learning Support Practitioner and make a difference every day

In this role, you will provide vital support to students with a high level of need, helping them succeed across a wide range of subjects and qualifications — from Entry Level 1 through to Level 3, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.

Our students may have a variety of learning difficulties and/or disabilities. You will support them not only in their programme of study and work placements, but also, where required, with welfare and personal care needs.

Why join us?

• Enjoy family-friendly hours — school holidays off
• No weekend work
• No night shifts
• Be part of a supportive team making a real difference in students’ lives

Key information:

• Hours per week: 33.5
• Weeks per year: 38
• Salary: £16,700
• Holiday pay: £2,420

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want a role that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our Benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• 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, school or college, 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

About You

If you are passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential, this could be the role for you.

We are seeking an individual with strong communication skills, an understanding of behaviour management, and the ability to inspire students to engage in their learning. You will be calm under pressure, flexible in your approach, and committed to making a positive difference.

In this role, you will:

• Support students with a high level of need both in small groups and during lectures.
• Work alongside individuals with a range of additional needs, including:
  • Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)

  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)

  • Global Development Delay

  • Language & Communication difficulties

  • Sensory or Physical needs (e.g. visual/hearing impairments)

• Provide personal care, mobility assistance, and medical/feeding support where required.
• Collaborate as part of a supportive team, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in supporting students with additional needs would be an advantage.
• Most importantly, a passion for helping young people thrive.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting students’ education, independence, and wellbeing.

Ready to apply?

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on [e-mail]