Learning Support Practitioner

NKC Gravesend College; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Onsite facilities (restaurant & coffee

Shop

Job summary

NKC Gravesend College is seeking an experienced Learning Support Practitioner to support students across Hadlow campus, providing pastoral care, academic assistance and exam access support as required.

The role involves adapting communication to individual learners, delivering SEMH interventions or targeted support in English and Maths, plus administrative duties and record-keeping. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral support and personal care.
• Ability to complete administrative tasks and keep records up to date.
• Experience delivering SEMH interventions to individuals or small groups.
• Ability to adapt communication to individual learners and use inclusive approaches.
• Experience supporting access arrangements for exams and invigilation if required.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve their full potential across curriculum areas including English and Maths.
• Deliver 1:1 or small group SEMH or academic support as needed.
• Assist with access arrangements for exams and invigilation where required.

Skills

Pastoral support

Personal care

Administrative work

SEMH interventions

Academic support

Job description

On occasion there may be a need for this role to support with pastoral support and personal care, full training will be provided as required. Other responsibilities will include ensuring the completion of administrative work, keeping records up to date and supporting the College with access arrangements for exams, including invigilation as required.
Here at North Kent Colleges Group, we are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Hadlow team as a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP). As an LSP, you'll play a key role in supporting students to achieve their full potential in their chosen course, across a variety of curriculum areas including English and Maths. You may also be required to deliver 1:1 or small group SEMH interventions or academic support., As an LSP, you will be a team player who has a flexible, can-do approach to their work. You will be experienced in adapting your communication style to suit each individual learner and their unique profile and adopting an evidence-based, inclusive approach to support.
North Kent Colleges Group is proudly rated as an Ofsted 'Good' provider, with 'Outstanding' learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four Colleges across Kent (Dartford, Gravesend, Hadlow and Tonbridge) and over 6,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners' experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a staff member at NKC Group:

• Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, a restaurant and coffee shop.