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Learning Support Practitioner

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EKCGroup

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United Kingdom , Sheppey, Kent

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25310.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Make a Difference Every Day – Support Students to Succeed! Join our team and help empower young people with additional needs to reach their potential – all while enjoying a work-life balance that fits around family and personal commitments. We are seeking a compassionate and committed Learning Support Practitioner to join our team at EKC Sheppey College to provide tailored, one-to-one and group support to students with high levels of need, studying across a wide range of subjects – from Entry Level to Level 3, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths. You’ll be supporting learners with a variety of learning difficulties and/or disabilities, helping them thrive in the classroom, during work placements, and with any personal care or welfare needs.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide inclusive, person-centred support to students with SEND
  • Assist learners in classroom sessions, workshops and enrichment activities
  • Offer guidance and encouragement to promote independence and confidence
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
  • Support students in achieving their qualifications and progression goals
  • Assist with personal care where required
  • Provide one-to-one and group support in classroom and workshop settings
  • Help students develop confidence, independence, and active engagement in learning
  • Collaborate with lecturers and other support staff to ensure a consistent and inclusive learning experience
  • Support students' personal care, mobility, and medical/feeding needs where required

Requirements:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Understand behaviour management
  • Ability to thrive under pressure
  • Passion for inspiring students to engage in learning
  • Enthusiasm for supporting students with high levels of need
  • Commitment to helping students succeed academically and personally
  • Experience working with individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments, global developmental delay, language and communication difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, sensory or physical needs is an advantage

Nice to have:

Experience working with individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments, global developmental delay, language and communication difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, sensory or physical needs

What we offer:
  • No weekend work
  • No night shifts
  • All school holidays off
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern aligned with academic calendar
  • Learning and Development Opportunities including £7000 investment into teacher training
  • 3-4 annual paid group development days
  • bespoke training programmes
  • strong internal progression
  • Flexible Personal Leave
  • Exclusive Discounts & Perks
  • Wellbeing and Health Support
  • Competitive Pension Scheme with 18% company contribution
  • Culture and Recognition events
  • Annual Staff Celebration Day

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Expiration:
February 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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