Learning Support Practitioner

About the Role

Support learners to grow confidence and shape success! We are seeking a compassionate and committed Learning Support Practitioner to join our friendly team at EKC -Dover College.

You will 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 support 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.

In this role, you will:

• 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 (full training provided)

What we offer

• No weekend work
• No night shifts
• All school holidays off
• A rewarding role where you make a daily impact
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Hours per week: 18.5
Weeks per year: 37
Salary: £9,309
Holiday payment: £1,256
Working Pattern: To be confirmed

Employee Benefits

• Generous and consistent holiday pattern aligned with the academic calendar
• Learning and development opportunities: £7,000 investment into teacher training through a Teaching Academy, annual paid development days, bespoke training programmes and strong internal progression - 1 in 3 roles filled internally
• Flexible personal leave for family commitments such as school, moving, or interviews
• Exclusive discounts and perks including restaurant, grocery, retail and holiday discounts, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, and an on site nursery
• Wellbeing and health support: generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return to work transitions
• Competitive pension scheme - 18 % company contribution
• Culture and recognition: community days, annual staff celebration day and an eco friendly organisation dedicated to net zero by 2030

About You

If you have strong communication skills, understand behaviour management, thrive under pressure, and have a passion for inspiring students to engage in learning, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting students with high levels of need and is committed to helping them succeed both academically and personally.

Experience 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

As part of the Inclusive Learning Support team, you will:

• 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
• Receive full training to support all elements of the role

Experience in any of the above areas would be an advantage; full training will be provided for the right candidate. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to support young people in reaching their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Ready to apply?

No need to spend time updating your CV - just click apply and complete our short application form. We'll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on .

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. We are proud to be the first general further education college organisation in the country to receive an Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles, and we ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults through comprehensive checks.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community members. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation.

We proudly hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer.

We also support Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and current or previous Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge).

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break. We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in house recruitment team.