Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner

Support Students, Unlock Potential, Shape Futures - Join us as Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner

EKC Group are seeking a Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner to join our team at EKC Folkestone College

In this rewarding role, you will make a real difference by supporting students with complex health care needs, enabling them to achieve their goals and thrive both in and outside the classroom.

• Provide specialist support for students with complex medical needs, including personal care, invasive feeding and medication
• Assist students with daily routines
  , ensuring dignity and independence wherever possible
• Deliver tailored programmes including physiotherapy, SALT and social communication activities
• Keep accurate records to ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding
• Work closely with the Class Tutor and wider staff team
  , supporting students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Support learning in both the classroom and community settings
  , promoting engagement and inclusion

• Be part of a supportive and professional team committed to student success
• Gain valuable experience in education and complex care support
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day

You will be an integral member of College staff, creating close bonds with students and being a key part in their daily social and educational journey.

You will need to be highly organized, friendly, responsive and adaptive in our small but fast paced environment. Essential skills are required, however, training will also be provided to meet student individual needs.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact upon a student's College journey, preparing them for their future into adulthood, however that may look individually.

Visits to the college are welcomed. We are happy to discuss flexible working.

Key Details
Hours per week: 35
Weeks per year: 37
Salary (inc holiday pay): £21,841

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern - aligned with our academic calendar
• Learning and Development Opportunities - If you are interested into developing into teaching, you could benefit from our £7000 investment into teacher training through our in house Teaching Academy, 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke training programmes and strong internal progression- 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, on-site nursery
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Wellbeing
  and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution

We are seeking to appoint ahighly motivated and enthusiastic
Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner
to support our students with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

• A passion for supporting students with complex and high-level needs.
• Experience working with individuals with PMLD, including:
  • Global Development Delay
  • Epilepsy
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Rare Diseases
  • Sensory Impairments

• Strong
  communication skills
  to effectively engage with students and staff.
• An understanding of
  behaviour management
  strategies.
• A passion for
  inspiring students
  to be active in their learning.
• The ability to
  work well…