Learning Support Practitioner

The East Kent Colleges Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution seeks a Learning Support Practitioner for its Sheppey Campus. The role involves providing support to students with special educational needs, ensuring their inclusion and engagement in the curriculum. Previous experience in this area is advantageous, along with strong communication skills and a passion for enabling learners. The position is part-time with no weekend or night shifts, fostering a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday pattern aligned with academic calendar

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible personal leave

Exclusive discounts and perks

Wellbeing and health support

Competitive pension scheme

Culture and recognition events

Qualifications

• Previous experience with students who have SEND is preferred.
• Ability to provide personal care and support mobility when required.
• Strong understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive support to students with SEND.
• Assist learners in classrooms and workshops.
• Promote independence and confidence in students.

Skills

Experience with individuals with visual impairments

Experience with individuals with hearing impairments

Understanding of behaviour support

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Make an Impact Every Day - Inspire Students to Believe and Achieve! Be part of something meaningful and help empower learners with additional needs while working hours that suit you. We are looking for a Learning Support Practitioner to join our Sheppey Campus. You will provide 1-2-1 and group support to students who have a high level of need undertaking a range of subjects and qualifications from entry 1 up to level 3 including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths. Students may have a wide range of learning difficulties and or disabilities, and will require support in their programme of study, work placement and if necessary their welfare/personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive, person-centred support to students with SEND
• Assist learners in the classrooms, 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 when required (Full training will be provided)

You will be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting students with a high level of need, and have strong communication and understanding of behaviour support.

Experience and Skills

• Ideally you will have gained previous experience with working alongside individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments, global development delay and language & communication difficulties
• In your role you will be working with individuals with:
• Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental health needs
• Global development delay
• Sensory and Physical needs
• Visual and/or hearing impairments

Experience in working with the above needs would be an advantage. This may also include personal care, assisting with mobility and specific medical/feeding needs. Experience in working with the above needs would be an advantage but full training will be given.

Safeguarding and Compliance

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.

Hours, Salary and Benefits

Hours per week: 18.5
Weeks per year worked: 38
Salary: £9,222
Holiday payment: £1,336
No weekend work - No night shifts - All school holidays off!

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
• 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