Learning Support Worker

Could you help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? At Peterborough College, we're looking for a compassionate and motivated Learning Support Worker to join our dedicated Additional Learning Support team. This is an incredibly rewarding role where you'll provide personalised support to students with learning difficulties, disabilities and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping them develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed both in education and beyond.

We have several roles with varying part time and term time only hours available. As a Learning Support Worker, you will:
Support students in lessons by adapting and simplifying learning activities to aid understanding. Encourage engagement, motivation and positive participation in learning. Deliver tailored support in line with EHCP outcomes, support plans and risk assessments. Help students develop independence, confidence and self-esteem. Support literacy, numeracy and study skills, including note-taking, organisation and time management. Promote the effective use of assistive technology and learning resources.

Monitor and record student progress, contributing to reviews and support planning. Provide exam support as a reader, scribe, prompt or invigilator when required. Accompany students on educational visits and work experience placements as needed. Provide physical and mobility support where appropriate. Work collaboratively with teaching staff, families and support teams to ensure the best outcomes for learners. Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

We're looking for someone who:
Is passionate about supporting young people to succeed. Has a positive, patient and proactive approach. Can build strong relationships with students and colleagues. Communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders. Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding. Is organised, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively. Shares our commitment to inclusion, equality and student achievement. At Peterborough College, you'll be part of a supportive team that is committed to changing lives through education.

Our benefits include:
Term-time working, allowing you to enjoy school holidays including Christmas and Easter breaks. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with death in service benefits. Free on-site parking and access to health and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme and staff wellbeing initiatives. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including support for further qualifications. Vivup employee benefits platform and eligibility for a Blue Light Card, offering a wide range of discounts and savings.

A friendly, collaborative working environment where your contribution makes a real difference every day. IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.