Learning Support Practitioner

Think FE; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Holiday pay

Advance payments

GP service

Lottery draw

Rewards platform

Job summary

Think FE is partnering with a well-established college in the West Midlands to recruit Learning Support Practitioners who assist students with SEND across the provision. You will help learners access their studies and maximize their time at college.

The role involves one-to-one support inside and outside the classroom, collaborating with teaching staff, and promoting an encouraging, inclusive learning atmosphere to boost confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Experience working with SEND learners.
• A relevant qualification in SEND, Learning Support, Childcare or a related area.
• A patient, supportive and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive professional relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for students with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Support students during classroom-based activities.
• Help learners remain engaged, focused and confident in their studies.
• Support students outside the classroom where required.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate individual support.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other support professionals.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEND support

Young learners

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

SEND qualification

Job description

06th October, 2026

Learning Support Practitioner

Location: West Midlands

Pay: Around £15 per hour

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Various part-time and full-time opportunities available

Think FE are working with a well-established further education college in the West Midlands that is looking for experienced Learning Support Practitioners to support students with SEND across its provision.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with young people and making a meaningful difference to their learning, confidence and independence.

The Role

As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will support students with additional needs both inside and outside the classroom. Much of the support will be delivered on a one-to-one basis, helping individual learners to access their studies and get the most from their time at college.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one support for students with SEND and additional learning needs
• Supporting students during classroom-based activities
• Helping learners to remain engaged, focused and confident in their studies
• Supporting students outside the classroom where required
• Encouraging independence while providing appropriate individual support
• Working closely with teaching staff and other support professionals
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Experience working with SEND learners
• A relevant qualification in SEND, Learning Support, Childcare or a related area
• A patient, supportive and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive professional relationships with young people

Experience within a school, college, specialist education or similar learning environment would be particularly valuable.

What’s on Offer

• Weekly PAYE pay with holiday pay
• Advance payments available when needed
• 24/7 GP service
• Monthly lottery draw
• High street rewards platform