Learning Support Practitioner

Yeovil College; Mudford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount scheme with retailers

Generous pension contributions (16.1%)

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College in Mudford invites applications for a Learning Support Practitioner. You will work 35 hours per week, term time only, supporting students one-on-one to help them achieve academic and personal goals.

You will collaborate with educators to promote a positive learning environment, drive the life-skills program, and empower students to manage time, organisation, and communication effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working with young people with additional needs.
• Level 2 English or Maths (or equivalent) or willingness to achieve.
• Level 3 award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities or willingness to work towards.
• Great communicator who can engage with students.
• Compassionate and respectful of learners' needs.
• Passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-on-one to reach their full potential.
• Collaborate with SEND team and staff to create a supportive learning environment.
• Assist with strategies to promote student success and life skills development.
• Help learners to develop time management, organisation, and study skills.

Skills

Communication

Student engagement

Support learners

Education

Level 2 English or Maths

Level 3 award in supporting learning disabilities

Job description

Learning Support Practitioner

Location: Mudford, Somerset, GB, BA21 5

Application Deadline: 2026-12-16T23:01:54.66

Start Date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00

Job Description

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Make a real difference in the lives of learners at Yeovil College! Working 35 hours per week, term time only, you will play a pivotal role within our dedicated SEND team. As a key member of our team, you'll make a lasting impact by supporting students one-on-one, helping them reach their full potential. You will collaborate with passionate educators to create a supportive environment where students thrive academically and personally. Building strong relationships with staff, parents, and carers, you'll drive the fitness to study process and implement strategies that promote student success. Acting as a liaison, you'll empower students to develop essential life skills such as time management, organisation, communication, budgeting, and decision-making.

What we're looking for:

• A strong interest working with young people with additional needs.
• Level 2 English or Maths [or equivalent] or willingness to achieve.
• Level 3 award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities or willingness to work towards.
• A great communicator who can engage with the students.
• Compassionate and respectful of the learners' needs.
• A passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £18,862 [FTE £24,522]
• Part-time position, 35 hours per week, term time only.
• Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions.
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free onsite gym.
• Subsidised catering facilities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to free staff parking.

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third-party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website. DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates' suitability to work with children and young adults.