Learning Support Practitioner

NCG; Kidderminster, Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kidderminster is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to assist learners with various difficulties and disabilities. The role involves in-class support, helping learners communicate, and providing assistance in practical lessons. Candidates must have at least a GCSE Grade C in English and Maths and should demonstrate proficiency in ICT. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on inclusivity and support.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Ability to evidence proficiency in the use of ICT.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to learners by communicating effectively.
• Assist in breaking down tasks and explaining lesson content.
• Provide support during lunch, breaks, and practical lessons.

Skills

Ability to communicate with learners effectively

Proficiency in ICT

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Learning Support Practitioner - Term Time

Role Description

This is an opportunity to join a team of dedicated Learner Support Practitioners, who are committed to working inclusively, using a variety of methods to meet learners' personal needs across a range of difficulties and disabilities and to help them work towards becoming confident and independent individuals.

As a Learner Support Practitioner, you will be joining our dynamic team assisting in the care and educational support of learners with a range of difficulties and disabilities.

Duties include providing in class support to learners by communicating with them on their level, breaking down tasks and explaining lesson content as needed. Note taking and scribing may be required, as well as reading and in some cases personal care of the learner. Support for lunch, break and beginning and end of day may also be required. At times, you may be required to travel and support offsite as well as support in practical lessons such as animal care and carpentry. If you feel that you have the skills and abilities required for this role we would like to hear from you.

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths is essential for this post as is the ability to evidence proficiency in the use of ICT.

Kidderminster College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and safeguarding its learners.

To view Job Description & Person Specification please click the document attachment above.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Employee Benefits

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy