Learning Support Practitioner

Cornwall College Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Devon is seeking a part-time Learning Support Practitioner to support learners with Special Educational Needs. You will provide one-on-one support, helping learners achieve their goals and develop life skills. Ideal candidates should have experience in similar roles and a commitment to inclusive education. This role offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave schemes

Access to occupational pension schemes

Flexible working practices

Free tuition for staff

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role as a Teaching Assistant or in a Support/Carer role.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and working with Special Educational Needs.
• Literacy and numeracy qualifications, or willingness to gain them.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for learners with SEND.
• Encourage independent study skills and empower learners.
• Help learners with communication challenges and social anxiety.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Commitment to inclusive learning

Sensitive and caring approach

Education

Literacy and numeracy qualifications

Willingness to work towards Level 2

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Practitioner – Location: Bicton – Salary: £23,684.44 FTE (CC23) - pro-rata salary for part-time role: £13,294.80 plus holiday pay £1,943.09, total £15,237.89 / £14.11 per hour*

Terms & Conditions: Part Time (30 hours per week / 36 weeks per year) Support Contract

Closing Date: 9 September 2025

Interview Date: TBC

*subject to change based on start date/remaining weeks

About the Role

We are seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to play an active role in delivering our Additional Learning Support (ALS) provision for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

In this role, you will provide one-to-one support, helping an individual to achieve their learning goals while developing independence, life skills, and employability skills. You may also work with learners who experience communication challenges, behavioural or emotional difficulties, and social anxiety. As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will encourage learners to build independent study skills and adopt strategies that empower them to take ownership of their learning journey.

The purpose of our provision is to develop independent, confident, and resilient learners who are well-prepared to engage with the wider community. We expect the successful candidate to uphold our College Values:

• Learner first
• Act with integrity
• Take ownership
• EDI matters
• Think sustainability

Hours of Work

This role is on a part-time basis; 30 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (term-time only).

Skills & Experience

Experience within a similar role, perhaps as a Teaching Assistant or in a Support/Carer role would be beneficial. A commitment to inclusive learning and a willingness to gain an understanding of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential, as is a sensitive and caring approach to learners and trainees. Literacy and numeracy qualifications, or a willingness to work towards Level 2 are essential (we will provide and fund your qualification(s) with us).

Benefits

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, selecting the specific job you are interested in and clicking 'Apply Now'.

Contact us

If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team - [emailprotected]

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively. Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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