Learning Support Practitioner (on-site) (term-time only)

Suffolk New College; Halesworth, Leiston, Otley, Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk New College is seeking 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people and SEN is desirable.
• Flexible style and ability to build relationships with students and staff.
• Pro‑active and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential classroom and workshop support to students.
• Assist teaching staff to deliver an exceptional student experience.
• Work in vocational workshops or classrooms, in groups or one-to-one.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Student support

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Education

Level 2 English or Maths (GCSE C/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 £25,803 per annum pro rata

£15.59 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.

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. You should have 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.

*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: Wednesday 16 September 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026

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.