Learning Support Practitioner

Peterborough College; Stamford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

LGPS pension

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Inspire Education Group (IEG) in Stamford is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner on a permanent, term-time-only basis. The role is 23.5 hours per week with a salary of £25,771 FTE (pro rata where applicable) and a 38-week academic year.

You will support students with SEND outside the classroom, tailoring approaches to individual needs and working closely with teaching and support staff. The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and helping students reach their

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Level 2 English and maths completed.
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual needs and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering individual and small-group support sessions.
• Helping students develop strategies to manage 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.

Skills

Adapt support to individual needs

Patient and compassionate

Safeguarding and inclusion

Effective communication

Education

Level 2 SEND qualification

Level 3 Learning Support qualification

Level 3 Preparing to Teach qualification

Level 2 English and maths

Job description

Job profile for Learning Support Practitioner

Learning Support Practitioner

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

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

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

Contractual hours 23.5

Region East

Date posted 20/10/2026

Job reference REQ000752

Attachments JD Learning Support Practitioner Oct 2025.pdf

Job description

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

Looking for a role that makes a real difference while offering flexibility around your work-life balance?

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.

About the role

You’ll work with students on a one-to-one or small-group basis outside the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop independent strategies and achieve their study programme goals.

Working closely with teaching staff, Learning Support Coordinators and other support teams, you’ll provide tailored support that reflects each student’s individual needs and aspirations.

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

You’ll be passionate about helping students overcome challenges, achieve their goals and prepare for adulthood.

We’re looking for someone who:

• 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.