Learning Support Practitioner

Bedford College Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People's Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group seeks a Learning Support Practitioner to join the Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support team at Central Bedfordshire College, Dunstable Kingsway Campus. You will provide personalised SEND learner support, enabling learners to access education and achieve EHCP outcomes.

You will monitor progress, contribute to reviews, and work with teachers and therapists to deliver coordinated support while promoting safeguarding, inclusion and continuous professional

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Learning Support, Education or related field, with Level 2 English and Maths.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND within educational settings.
• Proven communication and relationship-building skills for working with learners, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Personalised SEND learner support to enable access to learning and EHCP outcomes.
• Progress monitoring and recording of learner progress with evidence for reviews.
• Implement inclusive practices and remove barriers to learning for the diverse student base.
• Collaborate with teachers, ALS colleagues, therapists and external professionals for coordinated support.
• Support safeguarding, professional development and college standards in all activities.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

SEND support experience

English & Maths Level 2

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Learning Support or related field

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role

Learning Support Practitioner

Location

Central Bedfordshire College - Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits

Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks

37 hours per week - 37 weeks per year

Contract Type

Permanent - Term Time

Right to Work

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to join our Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

• Personalised SEND Learner Support - Provide high-quality, tailored support to learners with additional needs, enabling them to access learning, develop independence, achieve EHCP outcomes and reach their full potential across a range of educational and community-based environments.
• Progress Monitoring & Evidence-Based Support - Contribute to the assessment of learner progress through observation, recording and reporting, provide timely feedback to staff, and support EHCP reviews, progress meetings and multi-agency processes with accurate evidence of learner development.
• Inclusive Practice & Barrier Removal - Implement strategies that support communication, behaviour regulation, social development and study skills, promote inclusive learning approaches, and help create safe, supportive environments where all learners can thrive.
• Collaboration & Professional Practice - Work closely with teachers, ALS colleagues, therapists, parents/carers and external professionals to deliver coordinated support, meet individual learner needs and contribute to continuous improvement within the ALS team.
• Safeguarding, Professional Development & College Standards - Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety, engage in ongoing SEND-related professional development, and support the College’s commitment to delivering high-quality, consistent support for learners with SEND.

About you

• Qualifications & SEND Support Experience - Holds a Level 3 qualification in Learning Support, Education or a related field, with Level 2 English and Maths, and experience supporting learners with SEND and additional learning needs within educational, specialist or care settings.
• SEND Knowledge & Learner Development - Demonstrates a strong understanding of SEND needs and effective support strategies, with the ability to promote learner independence, resilience, self-advocacy and positive outcomes through tailored support and intervention.
• Communication, Relationship Building & Professional Practice - Builds positive and trusting relationships with learners, staff and stakeholders, communicates effectively, and works collaboratively within further education and multi-agency environments to support learner success.
• Administration, IT & Progress Monitoring - Possesses strong literacy, numeracy and digital skills, is proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and can effectively observe, record, monitor and report on learner progress, support strategies and outcomes.
• Inclusion, Flexibility & Safeguarding - Committed to inclusive practice, continuous professional development and improving outcomes for all learners, with the flexibility to work across multiple sites, support personal care and mobility needs where required, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities and College standards at all times.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 08 November 2026

VISION values alignment

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.