Learning Support Practitioner

East Kent College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Learning Support Practitioner to assist students with high needs. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work during term time only, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. You will play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse learning difficulties, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance in their educational journey. With a commitment to inclusion and community, this position offers a unique chance to make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement

Access to online discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Generous pension scheme

Time off for child's first day at school

Community Days

Annual Staff Celebration Day

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and understanding of behaviour management.
• Experience with individuals having visual/hearing impairments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with high needs in various subjects.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and medical needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Support for High Needs Students

Education

Experience with Disabilities

Training in Special Education

Job description

About The Role

Please note that this vacancy requires the successful candidate to work 35 hours per week, 38 weeks during term time. The salary will be £16,957 (£24,598 FTE) pro rata per annum. A holiday payment of £2,288 will be paid equally in your twelve monthly salary payments, in addition to the pro rata salary.

As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will provide support to students with high needs undertaking a range of subjects and qualifications from pre-entry/life skills up to level 3, including Functional and GCSE English and Maths.

Students may have a wide range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Support may be needed in their programme of study, work placement, and if necessary, their welfare/personal care needs.

If you are interested in the role, enjoy being at home during school holidays, and prefer no weekend or night shifts, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
• Access to online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (restaurants, groceries, retail, gym, holidays)
• Cycle to work, car leasing, and tech purchasing schemes
• Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
• Participation in our Eco-Sustainability focus of becoming Net-Zero
• Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home, and interviews
• My 10 Days initiative - bid for up to 10 days off for voluntary work
• Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day

About You

Do you have strong communication skills, an understanding of behaviour management, and a passion to inspire students to learn? Are you able to work well under pressure? If so, this may be the ideal role for you.

You should be passionate about supporting students with high needs and ideally have experience working with individuals with visual/hearing impairments, global developmental delay, and communication difficulties. Support may include personal care, mobility assistance, and medical/feeding needs. Full training will be provided.

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For an informal chat or queries, email us at [e-mail].

About Us

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding provider, the first in the country to achieve this rating across all strands. We are committed to inclusion, placing students and communities at the heart of our work, as reflected in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Safeguarding & Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, conducting necessary checks including DBS. Our policies support equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, care leavers, armed forces personnel, and flexible working candidates.