Inclusive Support Practitioner

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

Part time, 2-5 days a week, 36 weeks a year, Colchester and/or Braintree Campus

• Provide in-person or virtual support to designated learners across various courses. This may include assisting with literacy and numeracy skills, helping learners maintain focus during sessions, breaking tasks into manageable steps, running ‘out of class’ group support sessions and supporting the management of disruptive or challenging behaviour.
• Work primarily under the guidance of a tutor to support learners, encourage their independence, and contribute to raising learners’ expectations and achievements, by providing clear detailed feedback, regular reviews and monitoring the support level.
• Should have a good understanding of SPaG (spelling, punctuation, and grammar) to support learners by correcting their work (not assessing), while also helping to develop and challenge learners towards greater independence.
• Support learners’ access to college by providing general mobility support as required. This includes assisting learners to move safely around the campus, supporting with wheelchair use.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of learner progress using college IT systems, including writing reports and reviewing Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to monitor and support the needs and outcomes of a designated caseload of learners.
• Assist learners in the safe and proper use of ICT course-related equipment, assistive technology and providing necessary training and guidance.

• A proven commitment to the idea of supporting others to achieve goals.
• A proven commitment to high standards of support and practice in a professional setting.
• An awareness of the purpose of learning support within education.
• Confident user of ICT including internet, e-mail, word, Microsoft Teams etc.
• An understanding and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.