Learning Support Practitioner

NKC Gravesend College; South Shields; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pastoral support training

Job summary

North Kent College is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner in the Hadlow team. The role is part-time (28 hours per week) across 34 weeks, focusing on supporting students across English, Maths, and other courses with 1:1 or small-group SEMH work, records, and exam access.

The successful candidate will tailor communication to each learner, use an inclusive, evidence-based approach, and provide pastoral support. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learners.
• Ability to tailor communication to individual learners.
• Inclusive, evidence-based approach to learner support.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve their potential in their chosen course across curriculum areas including English and Maths
• Deliver 1:1 or small-group SEMH interventions or academic support
• Provide pastoral support and personal care when required
• Complete administrative work and keep records up to date
• Support access arrangements for exams, including invigilation as required

Skills

Team player

Adapt communication style

Evidence-based approach

Job description

This Learning Support Practitioner post in the Hadlow team at North Kent College is part-time and term-time, 28 hours a week over 34 weeks. It centres on supporting students across English, Maths and other courses, with 1:1 or small-group SEMH work, records and exam access. The role suits someone adaptable who tailors communication to each learner and takes an inclusive, evidence-based approach. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support students to achieve their potential in their chosen course across curriculum areas including English and Maths
• Deliver 1:1 or small-group SEMH interventions or academic support
• Provide pastoral support and personal care when required
• Complete administrative work and keep records up to date
• Support access arrangements for exams, including invigilation as required

Experience

• Experience of supporting learners

Skills & knowledge

• Team player with a flexible, can-do approach
• Experience adapting communication style to suit individual learners
• Evidence-based, inclusive approach to support

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Full training for pastoral support and personal care where required