Learning Support Practitioner

Dovetail and Slate; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Fast-Track Placement

Great Campus Amenities

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting Learning Support Practitioners for a 6-week temporary assignment at a Further Education provider in York. You will offer 1:1 and small group educational support to students with additional learning needs, helping them engage with curriculum and thrive in their studies.

Roles include assisting with mobility and personal care, and supporting staff during lessons and unstructured times. Multiple hours options are available, including 22.5, 30 or 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above.
• Experience with learners on autism or with learning difficulties.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Guide student learning in the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 or group support during lessons and breaks.
• Assist with mobility and personal care on campus and during visits.
• Coordinate transport arrangements at day end.

Skills

Autism support

Learning difficulties

Mobility support

Personal care

Assistive technology

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Learning Support Practitioner

Contract:

Temporary (6 weeks with a strong chance of extending)

Hours:

Part-Time & Full-Time options available (22.5, 30, or 37 hours per week - Term Time Only)

About the Role

Dovetail is looking for compassionate, proactive Learning Support Practitioners to join our client, a prominent Further Education provider in York. This is an initial 6-week temporary assignment supporting students with additional learning needs, with a high likelihood of extension for the right candidate.

You will provide 1:1 and small group educational support and care to help students overcome barriers to learning, fully engage with their curriculum, and thrive in their studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff by guiding student learning in the classroom.

• Provide 1:1 or group support during lessons and unstructured times (breaks/lunch).

• Assist with mobility and personal care needs on campus and during off-site visits.

• Help with transport arrangements at the end of the college day, as needed.

• Communicate proactively with tutors to ensure a positive, inclusive student experience.

Shift Options Available

• 22.5 hours/week: Mon/Thu/Fri OR Tue/Thu/Fri

• 30 hours/week: Spread across the college week

• 37 hours/week: Full-time hours

Please state your preferred hours on your application.

About You

You should hold a Level 3 qualification or above and bring experience or skills in any of the following areas:

• Supporting individuals on the autistic spectrum or with severe learning difficulties/disabilities.

• Assisting students with emotional, behavioral, or medical needs.

• Experience with visual/hearing impairments or assistive technology/ICT.

• Confidence with personal care and mobility support.

Why Work via Dovetail?

• Competitive Weekly Pay: Plus accrued holiday pay.

• Fast-Track Placement: Immediate start potential with a strong possibility of an extension beyond 6 weeks.

• Great Campus Amenities: Enjoy access to on-site parking, excellent transport links, and modern college facilities.

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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