Learning Support Practitioner (Mat Cover)

Askham Bryan College; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,291 - 27,244; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site farm

Equine centre

Wildlife park

VI suite

Canteen and shop

Free parking

Flexible working options

Job summary

Askham Bryan College in Middlesbrough is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to provide additional learning support and individual assistance for students with high needs and SEND, enabling an inclusive college experience and helping learners to progress.

This is a 37-hour role, offered on a part-year, permanent basis with a salary of £24,768 per annum (pro rata). The college offers generous holiday pay, a Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking and a wide range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND and SEN.
• Ability to provide additional learning support and promote inclusive environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support and individual assistance for students with high needs.
• Cover general classroom support and mat cover as needed.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to enable inclusive learning.

Job description

Learning Support Practitioner (Mat Cover)

Job details

Salary £24,768 per annum, pro rata

Contractual hours 37

Basis Part Year Full Time

Package Generous Holiday Pay Plus Bank Holidays Pro rata / Local Government Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Various Staff Benefits

Job category/type Support

Date posted 21/07/2026

Job reference NR00186 Attachments attachment LSP JD.pdf

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Practitioner

Location: Middlesbrough

Contract Type: Full Time - 37 hours, Part Year, Permanent

Salary: £24,768 per annum, pro rata

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Learning Support Practitioner for our Stewart Park campus. This will be to provide additional learningsupport and individual support for students who have high needs and SEND, to enable them to enjoy a fully inclusive college experience and to achieve and progress.

We would expect applicants to have an understanding and experience of some of the following Special Educational Needs – Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Social and Emotional Mental Health, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Dyspraxia and Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties.

Interviews: TBC

Start Date:The College operates 2 starter/induction days per month to welcome and onboard new members. These are usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month (unless there is a bank holiday).

About the College:

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.

Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College:

• On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VI suite
• Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks
• Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday, plus Christmas shut down
• Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
• On-site catering including a canteen and shop
• Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner
• Enhances sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.

Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:

• We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
• We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as “spent”. It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
• We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.

Note on “regulated activity”: You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:

• Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
• Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
• Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once