Learning Support Practitioner (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich, Otley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ipswich is seeking Learning Support Practitioners to provide essential support in classrooms and workshops. You will assist students and collaborate with teaching staff to enhance the learning experience. Ideal candidates should have experience working with young people and an understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN). A good standard of education at Level 2 in English and Maths is required. This position offers flexible hours, from 10 to 35 per week during term-time.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a classroom or workshop setting.
• Commitment to achieving Level 2 English or Maths if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and practical assistance to students.
• Help deliver an exceptional student experience alongside teaching staff.
• Work with students on a one-to-one basis or in groups.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Ability to build effective relationships

Proactive and uses initiative

Education

Education to Level 2 in English and/or Maths (GCSE C or 4)

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, with an enhanced rate of £14.85 per hour. Higher rates of pay are available for personal care duties and Communication Support Workers.

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. You will need to have a flexible style and approach, with the ability to build effective relationships with both students and teaching staff, accompanied by the ability to be pro-active and use your initiative.

Requirements include experience of working with young people and an understanding of working with people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will need to have a good standard of education, with English and/or Maths at Level 2 (GCSE C or 4 grade), with a commitment to achieving Level 2 English or Maths if not already obtained.

Enhanced hourly rates are available for Learning Support Practitioners undertaking personal care duties. Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site, and whilst you will have a main base, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

We promote the culture of BeSNC, implementing a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We guarantee to shortlist 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.

This College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to Equality and Diversity and guarantee to shortlist 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.