Learning Support Practitioner

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking Learning Support Practitioners to provide necessary educational and personal care support to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The role involves both one-to-one and group assistance in class and during unstructured times. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification or above and be experienced in supporting students with varied needs, including those on the autistic spectrum. The position offers a competitive salary between £22,405 to £22,958 per annum, along with benefits.

Benefits

Generous occupational pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification or above.
• Experience supporting people with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group educational support.
• Assist with mobility and personal care needs.
• Liaise proactively with tutors.

Skills

Support for people on the autistic spectrum

Support for students with emotional and/or behavioural issues

Support for people with severe learning difficulties/disabilities

Mobility and personal care skills

Knowledge and understanding of ICT and assistive technology

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Role Overview

Learning Support Practitioners provide educational support and care to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across the college. You will provide support, either one-to-one or for small groups of students, in class and across unstructured time.

Responsibilities

• Enable full understanding of the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning
• Assist teaching staff by supporting students and guiding their learning
• Help with mobility and personal care needs in college and on off-site visits
• Provide out-of-class support to students over lunch and break times
• Proactively liaise with tutors

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above
• Support for people on the autistic spectrum
• Support for students with emotional and/or behavioural issues
• Support for people with severe learning difficulties/disabilities
• Support for people with medical conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of ICT and assistive technology
• Support for students with visual impairment
• Support for students with hearing impairment
• Mobility and personal care skills

Compensation

Salary: £22,405 to £22,958 per annum. Plus benefits, including a generous occupational pension scheme.