Specialist Learning Support Practitioner – Medical

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in York seeks a compassionate Specialist Learning Support Practitioner. This role entails providing dedicated support to students with medical conditions, fostering a safe learning environment, and collaborating with healthcare and educational staff. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience, alongside a commitment to inclusivity and student well-being. This position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in educational or care settings supporting students with medical conditions.
• Qualifications in SEN, healthcare, or education are essential.
• Training in first aid and safeguarding are must-haves.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group support to students.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families.
• Monitor students' health and well-being for timely interventions.

Skills

Experience supporting students with medical conditions

Developing support plans

Managing medical emergencies

Empathy and resilience

Education

Relevant SEN or healthcare qualification

First aid certification

Safeguarding training

Job description

Specialist Learning Support Practitioner – Medical

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £27,414 to £28,233 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including:

• 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting students with medical conditions to thrive in education?

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Specialist Learning Support Practitioner to join our Additional Learning Support team. In this vital role, you will provide tailored academic and pastoral support to students whose medical conditions impact their ability to access learning.

• Deliver one-to-one and small group support to students with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or mental health conditions
• Facilitate the creation and distribution of Medical Plans for where necessary
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and teaching staff to develop and implement individualised care and learning plans
• Monitor students’ health and wellbeing, ensuring timely interventions and adjustments to support their academic success
• Oversee the safe and dignity of learner requiring personal care and manual handling interventions
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that empowers students to manage their conditions and achieve their goals.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on medical conditions and appropriate accommodations.

About the person

You are a compassionate and proactive professional with:

• Experience supporting students with medical conditions in educational or care settings, including collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
• Qualifications such as a relevant SEN, healthcare, or education qualification. First aid certification and safeguarding training are essential.
• Skills in developing support plans, managing medical emergencies, and maintaining accurate records.
• Attributes including empathy, resilience, confidentiality, and a commitment to inclusive education.

About the College

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Want to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Baxter, Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support, at ruth- [e-mail].

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

Closing date: 13 October 2025 (9am)

Interview date: 21 October 2025

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certifiedDisability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.