Learning Support Practitioner

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

On-site gym

Pension 16.1%

Cycle to work

Staff parking

Career development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to support learners on a part-time, term-time basis. You will work 35 hours per week and play a pivotal role within our SEND team, supporting students one-on-one and driving strategies to promote academic and personal growth.

Applicants should have Level 2 English/Maths or equivalent, and ideally the Level 3 award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English or Maths or equivalent, or willingness to achieve.
• Level 3 award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities or willingness to work towards.
• A great communicator who can engage with the students.
• Compassionate and respectful of the learner’s needs.
• Passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-on-one to help them reach their full potential.
• Drive the fitness to study process and promote student success.
• Liaise with staff, parents and carers to support learners.
• Empower students to develop time management, organisation and life skills.

Skills

Great communicator

Engage with students

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 English or Maths

Level 3 award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Tools

DBS checks

Job description

Learning Support Practitioner

Make a real difference in the lives of learners atYeovil College!We’re inviting you to join our team as aLearning Support Practitioner,working 35 hours per week, term time only, where you’ll play a pivotal role within our dedicated SENDteam.

As a key member of our team, you’ll make a lasting impact by supporting students one-on-one, helping them reach their full potential. You’ll collaborate with passionate educators to create a supportive environment where students thrive academically and personally. Building strong relationships with staff, parents, and carers, you’ll drive the “fitness to study” process and implement strategies that promote student success. Acting as a liaison, you’llempower studentsto develop essential life skills like time management, organisation, communication, budgeting, and decision-making. Ready to make a difference? and be part of our mission to support every learner’s growth!

What we’relooking for:

• A strong interest working with young people with additional needs.
• Level 2 English or Maths [or equivalent] or willingness to achieve.
• Level 3 award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities or willingness to work towards.
• A great communicator who can engage with the students.
• Compassionate and respectful of the learner’s needs.
• A passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £18,862[FTE £24,522]
• Part-time position, 35 hours per week, term time only.
• Generous pension scheme of 16.1%employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistanceprogramme
• Freeonsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheckto complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!