Learning Support Practitioner

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 Folkestone 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.

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)

• Key Details: 

• Salary: £20,284 (Including holiday pay)

  Hours per week: 35

  Working Pattern:  Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:00

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus highly on our employees!

Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern
• Flexible Personal Leave
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks
• Wellbeing and Health Support
• Competitive Pension Scheme

Full list of company benefits