Learning Support Practitioner - SEND Specialist

Central Bedfordshire College; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group in Central Bedfordshire invites applications for a Learning Support Practitioner to support students with SEND within Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support. You will plan and review tailored support plans, advise staff on inclusive teaching, mentor students, and collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure effective strategies across sites.

A Level 2 in Maths/English with a Level 3 qualification is required, along with safeguarding commitment and ongoing

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 2 in Maths and English with a Level 3 qualification or willingness to achieve.
• Strong SEND knowledge, safeguarding and equality awareness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for students, staff and parents.
• Good organisational, administrative and IT skills, with confidentiality.
• Positive, adaptable and student-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provides SEND tailored support to students to enable independence and outcomes.
• Creates, implements and reviews individual support plans with curriculum teams.
• Advises staff on inclusive teaching and effective support strategies.
• Mentors students, conducts observations and drives improvement.
• Supports safeguarding, CPD commitments and cross-site collaboration.

Skills

SEND Knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Maths & English

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

The Bedford College Group in Central Bedfordshire invites applications for a Learning Support Practitioner to support students with SEND within Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support. You will plan and review tailored support plans, advise staff on inclusive teaching, mentor students, and collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure effective strategies across sites.

A Level 2 in Maths/English with a Level 3 qualification is required, along with safeguarding commitment and ongoing