The East Kent College Group is committed to developing the prosperity and wellbeing of the communities we serve. We offer the best possible learning and training experience for our students and have been judged by Ofsted as a good provider of education. We are now seeking an individual to join our body of experienced and motivated staff, many of whom have come from industry.

We welcome applications from people with a diverse range of skills and experience and were keen to attract and invest in staff who have the ambition, determination and ability to make a positive difference. If you do not meet all the criteria on the person specification we would still like to hear from you and welcome your application.

We are committed to the \'safeguarding\' of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes checks to ensure you will carry out safeguarding duties, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements. We are also committed to complying and implementing the Prevent agenda.

LEARNING SUPPORT PRACTITIONER

Various posts available at our Broadstairs campus

Hours and salary:

o 10,465 for 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year


o 6,454 for 18.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year


Plus 31 days paid pro-rata annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and a range of other benefits.

The role of the Learning Support Practitioner supports students who have a varying level of ability on a range of employability, vocational and life skills. You will be supporting with embedding Maths and English as part of the Study Programme and providing support on a 1:1 basis, or with a group as required.

You will work as a member of a team to support students who may have any of the following conditions or needs: Autistic Spectrum Condition, Behaviour Social Emotional Disorder, Global learning delay, Language and Communication, Sensory, Physical needs. Your aim will be to empower and guide students to enable them to become independent learners.

For further information about us and to apply for a post, please complete an application form.

Please note, a fully completed application form is required in all cases. If you require assistance please telephone our HR Office on (01843) 605011.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact HR@eastkent.ac.uk