Learning Support Practitioner

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous occupational pension

Free gym membership

On-site parking

Job summary

York College is seeking Learning Support Practitioners to help students with learning difficulties and disabilities across College. You will provide support one-to-one or in small groups, both in class and during unstructured times to facilitate understanding of the curriculum and foster learning.

We offer various hours (22.5, 30, or 37 per week) during term-time (36 weeks per year) with competitive pro rata salaries (£27,091 – £27,759).

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 or above.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities and learning needs.
• Ability to assist with mobility and personal care as required.
• Knowledge of ICT and assistive technology used in college settings.
• Familiarity with supporting students with visual or hearing impairments.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group learning support to students.
• Assist teaching staff and help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Support students with mobility and personal care needs in College and on off-site visits.

Skills

Autistic spectrum support

Behavioural support

Learning difficulties

Medical conditions

ICT & assistive technology

Visual impairment

Hearing impairment

Mobility & personal care

Education

Level 3+

Tools

ICT

Job description

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Hours: Various part-time and full-time opportunities are available, working 22.5, 30 or 37 hours per week, term-time only (36 weeks per year)

Salary: £27,091 - £27,759 pro rata per annum. Plus generous benefits, including a Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the role
Our Learning Support Practitioners provide educational support and care to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across College.

You will provide support, either one-to-one or for small groups of students, in class and across unstructured time to:

• 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

In addition to in-class support there may be opportunities or requirements to provide out of class support to students over lunch and break times and support with transport at the end of the college day. There is also a requirement to proactively liaise with tutors to provide a positive learning experience for learners.

Working pattern
There are a number of term-time only opportunities available, working 36 weeks per year. Posts are available on the following contractual hours:

• 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Thursday & Friday or Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
• 30 hours per week
• 37 hours per week

Please state on your application form the number of contractual hours you wish to be considered for.

About the person
Applicants should be educated to Level 3 or above and should have skills in a number of the following areas:

• 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

About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Francesca Bailey, Learning Support Manager, at [e-mail] or Ruth Baxter, Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support, at [e-mail].

Staff benefits & Important notices
You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

Closing date: 07 September 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 17 and 18 September 2026