Learning Support Practitioner (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Allesley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Practitioner to provide essential classroom and workshop support for students. This role involves assisting individuals and groups, building relationships, and working closely with teaching staff. Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week up to 35 hours per week is required, and a good standard of education with English and/or Maths at Level 2 is essential. The starting salary is £24,810 per annum pro rata, along with opportunities for higher pay for certain duties.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Good standard of education, with English and/or Maths at Level 2 (GCSE C or 4 grade).
• Commitment to achieving Level 2 English or Maths if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff to provide classroom and workshop support.
• Assist students individually or in groups.
• Build effective relationships with students and teaching staff.
• Be proactive and use initiative.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Ability to assist students

Proactive and use initiative

Education

Good standard of education, with English and/or Maths at Level 2

Job description

Learning Support Practitioner (on-site)

Minimum of 10 hours per week up to 35 hours per week, 34 weeks per year, term-time only.

Starting salary is £24,810 per annum pro rata. £14.85 enhanced rate per hour.

(Higher rates of pay are available for personal care duties and Communication Support Workers)

Required at Leiston, Halesworth, Otley and Ipswich Campuses.*

We are looking for Learning Support Practitioners to provide essential classroom and workshop support and practical assistance to our students and to play a key role in supporting our teaching staff to deliver an exceptional student experience.

As a Learning Support Practitioner you will work alongside teaching staff, and will be deployed in a range of vocational workshops or classrooms, working with groups of students, or on a one-to-one basis.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff to provide classroom and workshop support.
• Assist students individually or in groups.
• Build effective relationships with students and teaching staff.
• Be proactive and use initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Good standard of education, with English and/or Maths at Level 2 (GCSE C or 4 grade).
• Commitment to achieving Level 2 English or Maths if not already obtained.

*Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site and therefore whilst you will have a main base, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses. We have campuses in Halesworth, Leiston, Otley and Ipswich. Please state clearly in your application form your preferred main base.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview Date: Monday 8th December & Monday 15th December 2025. Early applications are welcome as interviews are offered on a rolling basis.

For further information about this vacancy please follow this link to our website: https://www.suffolk.ac.uk/jobs/work-for-us

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on‑going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short‑list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.