Learning Support Practitioner

Salary: £26,335 pa - £28,361 pa The term time equivalent salary for a member of staff working 37 hours per week is £22,903.70 to £24,665.72

Hours:

Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Halesowen College, West Midlands The College is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Practitioner to assist in the care and educational support of students with learning difficulties and physical disabilities in a supported learning and mainstream setting. Learning Support Practitioners work as part of a team ensuring that, students who come to College with Educational Health Care Plans and students with identified learning difficulties, have their needs met, and this will include educational needs, wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development, thus enhancing their learning opportunities and life skills.

Please let us know how many hours per week you are available to work via your cover letter. (Please note, the salary listed on the advert and the

Job Description is the full time equivalent). The term time equivalent salary for a member of staff working 37 hours per week is £22,903.70 to £24,665.72

Benefits of working at Halesowen College:
At Halesowen College, we believe our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and rewarding working environment where people can thrive and develop their careers. Pay, Pensions & Security Competitive salary structures Teachers Pension Scheme (for teaching staff) Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (for support staff) Business mileage and cycle travel payments Work Life Balance Generous annual leave entitlement Additional college closure days over the Christmas and New Year period Commitment to wellbeing, balance and sustainable workloads 2 Wellbeing days each year Flexible working opportunities where operationally possible Professional Development & Career Progression Comprehensive staff development and training programme Opportunities to gain teaching qualifications while working Support for professional recognition (e.g. QTLS) Clear pathways for progression and internal promotion Health, Wellbeing & Support Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, including: 24/7 GP access Counselling and wellbeing support Legal and financial advice Wellbeing activities, events and initiatives throughout the year Onsite wellbeing checks and free seasonal flu vaccinations Everyday Benefits & Practical Perks Onsite parking Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme Eye care and VDU user support Staff digital schemes to support home and work technology Discounts on treatments in college training salons Inclusive & Supportive Culture A welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace Commitment to equality, safeguarding and staff wellbeing Supportive leadership and collaborative teams A strong sense of community and shared purpose The College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and will undertake Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks for all successful candidates.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received before the closing date.