Learning Support Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

35 days annual leave plus bank/public

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

On-site gym membership discounted

Free car parking

Cycle to work scheme

Access to on-site facilities including

Farm and equine centre access

Job summary

Askham Bryan College is seeking a fixed-term, part-year Learning Support Practitioner within its further education provision. The role focuses on tailored, individual learning support for students with high needs and SEND to help them engage in college life and progress in studies.

DBS checks are required, and safeguarding declarations apply. Applicants should have experience of supporting learners with SEND and an understanding of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and SEMH.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learners with SEND
• Good understanding of a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and SEMH
• Acceptances of online checks and safeguarding requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored learning and individual support to students with high needs.
• Help students engage fully in college life and achieve their goals.
• Support students to make meaningful progress in their learning.

Skills

SEND support experience

Understanding of neurodiversity

Knowledge of autism ADHD dyslexia SEMH

Job description

A fixed-term, part-year Learning Support Practitioner post within Askham Bryan College's further education provision, a specialist land-based college. The work is tailored, individual learning support for students with high needs and SEND, helping them engage in college life and make progress in their studies. The role calls for prior experience of supporting learners with SEND and an understanding of needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and social, emotional and mental health needs. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced DBS check, and all convictions and cautions must be declared.

What the job involves

• Provide tailored learning and individual support to students with high needs and SEND
• Help students engage fully in college life and achieve their goals
• Support students to make meaningful progress in their learning

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of supporting learners with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia
• Understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, and moderate to severe learning difficulties

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, with no barring from regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults
• Declaration of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones
• Acceptance of online searches as part of pre-recruitment checks

What’s offered

• Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 35 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Flexible working arrangements, depending on role
• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Highly discounted on-site gym membership
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• Access to on-site facilities including a farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite