learning support practitioner.

Learning Support Practitioner

Salary: £12.87 - £13.40 p/h - depending on experience and qualifications

Permanent Full-Time

Hours: 40 per week - Term time plus additional days and training (42 weeks per year)

Additional Information

Shift work is required, including weekends and sleep-ins. Sleep-in shifts are paid at a flat rate of £65, in addition to your annual salary.

This specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, located in the welcoming seaside town of Minehead, is a truly unique and inspiring place.

Staff are passionate about transforming lives by equipping our students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to shape their own futures. Their joint mission is to prepare young adults to be work-ready and life-ready, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP), you will support students across our residential houses, Foxes Hotel, and classroom settings. Your role is central to helping students achieve independence and sustainable employment in hospitality.

You will be required to work a variety of shifts, including:

· 7:00am - 3:00pm

· 2:00pm - 10:00pm

· 10:00am - 6:00pm

Shifts operate on a two-week rota, including alternate weekends.

Key Responsibilities

· Maintain high expectations for all students, encouraging them to reach their full potential.

· Support students in their learning under the guidance of House Managers and Tutors.

· Assist in managing student behaviour professionally and seek guidance when necessary.

· Collaborate effectively with session tutors to foster a positive and proactive learning environment.

· Promote the development of wider life skills such as cleaning, cooking, personal hygiene, laundry, communication, self-advocacy, presentation skills, and teamwork.

· Provide 1:1 support as directed, monitoring students' personal development and independence.

Successful candidate qualities:

· Experience in a similar role is desirable; however, full training will be provided.

· Background in care or education is advantageous.

· Willingness to work on a rota, including alternate weekends.

· Understanding of working with individuals with disabilities is desirable.

· Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths is desirable.

· Level 3 qualification in education or care is desirable.

· Full UK driving licence is desirable.

For more information and an application pack, please contact Richard Lanning at Randstad Education on richard.lanning@randstad.co.uk or 01293 527416