Learning Support Practitioner

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk New College in Ipswich is seeking an on-site Learning Support Practitioner to provide essential classroom and workshop assistance to our students. You will support teaching staff, work with groups or 1:1, and help create an inclusive learning environment across vocational areas.

The role requires experience with young people and SEN, a good standard of English/Maths at Level 2, and a flexible, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of SEN settings

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and workshop support to students
• Assist teaching staff to deliver learning activities
• Support groups or individuals (1:1) as required

Skills

Flexible working style

Relationship building

Proactive initiative

Education

GCSE English or Maths at Level 2

Job description

• Suffolk New College
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1LT
• Salary: £15.59 enhanced rate per hour, £25,803 pro rata
• Hours: 10 - 35 hours per week, 34 weeks per year, term-time only
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5405

Higher rates of pay are available for personal care duties and Communication Support Workers.

Required at Leiston, Halesworth, Otley and Ipswich Campuses *

Suffolk New College is looking for a Learning Support Practitioner (on-site) to provide essential classroom and workshop support and practical assistance to our students and to play a key role in supporting our teaching staff to deliver an exceptional student experience.

As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will work alongside teaching staff and will be deployed in a range of vocational workshops or classrooms, working with groups of students, or on a 1 to 1 basis.

You will need to have a flexible style and approach, with the ability to build effective relationships with both students and teaching staff, accompanied by the ability to be pro-active and use your initiative. You should have experience of working with young people and an understanding of working with people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

You will need to have a good standard of education, with English and/or Mathematics at Level 2 (GCSE C or 4 grade), with a commitment to achieving Level 2 English or Mathematics if not already obtained.

*Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site and therefore whilst you will have a main base, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses. We have campuses in Halesworth, Leiston, Otley and Ipswich. Please state clearly in your application form your preferred main base.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: 11.55 pm, 16 September 2026.

Interview date: 23 September 2026.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.