Learning Support Practitioner

eTeach UK Limited; Stamford; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS pension

Gym on site

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

HE/professional qualifications sponsor

Résumé du poste

Inspire Education Group (IEG) is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner in Stamford. Join a SEND-focused team to help students build independence and confidence through targeted individual and small-group sessions.

The role offers term-time, part-time hours (23.5 per week) with a permanent contract and pro rata salary, plus professional development opportunities and a supportive, safeguarding-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Requires experience supporting individuals with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Level 2 English and maths
• Level 2 qualification in SEND, Level 3 Learning Support and Level 3 Preparing to Teach or willingness to work towards.

Responsabilités

• Planning and delivering individual and small-group support sessions.
• Helping students develop strategies to manage their learning needs and build independence.
• Setting and reviewing targets to monitor progress and achievement.
• Supporting students with assistive technology and appropriate learning resources.
• Working with teaching staff to recommend adjustments and effective support strategies.
• Contributing to support plans, risk assessments and EHCP provision where appropriate.
• Signposting students to relevant college and external support services.

Connaissances

Patience

Compassion

Effective communication

Formation

Level 2 SEND qualification

Level 3 Learning Support qualification

Level 3 Preparing to Teach qualification / willingness to work towards

Level 2 English and Maths

Description du poste

Salary - £25,771 FTE (pro rata where applicable)

Hours - 23.5 hours per week

Contract - Permanent, term time only (38 weeks)

Location - Stamford

Closing Date - 4th November 2026

About the role

Join Inspire Education Group (IEG) as a Learning Support Practitioner and help students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) develop the skills, confidence and independence to succeed. With part-time, term-time-only working, this role could be ideal if you're looking for a rewarding position that fits around other commitments while making a positive impact on young people's lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering individual and small-group support sessions.
• Helping students develop strategies to manage their learning needs and build independence.
• Setting and reviewing targets to monitor progress and achievement.
• Supporting students with assistive technology and appropriate learning resources.
• Working with teaching staff to recommend adjustments and effective support strategies.
• Contributing to support plans, risk assessments and EHCP provision where appropriate.
• Signposting students to relevant college and external support services.

About you

• Has experience supporting individuals with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Holds a Level 2 qualification in a relevant SEND area, a Level 3 Learning Support qualification and a Level 3 Preparing to Teach qualification or willing to work towards.
• Has Level 2 English and maths.
• Can adapt support to meet individual needs and promote independence.
• Is patient, compassionate and confident communicating with people from a range of backgrounds.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and helping every student reach their potential.

Why work for IEG?

• Term Time Working: Enjoy school holidays off, including Christmas and Easter breaks, with no requirement to book annual leave during these periods.
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits.
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications.
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts.

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.