Learning Support Practitioner - Exams

Location:

Rodbaston Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV's cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

The Learning Support team has a unique and exciting opportunity, to conduct psychometric testing that can provide our learner with SEND, the evidence required for exam access arrangements.

You will be a highly motivated, extremely organised and dedicated individual working closely with teachers and learners to provide inclusive and challenging support strategies that enable our learners with SEND to maximise their full potential.

A strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults, you will have previous teaching experience and be qualified to conduct access arrangement assessments.

However, the right candidate will be supported to gain a level 7 EAA qualification in the first nine months of your appointment, if you do not hold one already.

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company:
South Staffordshire College Salary: £30,167.61 - £36,058.84

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Stafford, ST19 5PG
Working pattern:
On-site Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 4 Aug 2026 Closing date: 23 Aug 2026

Job Reference: HR

Status /

Hours:

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £30,167.61 - £36,058.84 per annum

Location:

Rodbaston Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV's cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

The Learning Support team has a unique and exciting opportunity, to conduct psychometric testing that can provide our learner with SEND, the evidence required for exam access arrangements.

You will be a highly motivated, extremely organised and dedicated individual working closely with teachers and learners to provide inclusive and challenging support strategies that enable our learners with SEND to maximise their full potential.

A strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults, you will have previous teaching experience and be qualified to conduct access arrangement assessments.

However, the right candidate will be supported to gain a level 7 EAA qualification in the first nine months of your appointment, if you do not hold one already.

Essential qualifications

A degree or professional qualification

Level 5 teaching qualification

Level 2 English and maths qualification

Level 7 Exam access arrangement qualification (or achieve within 9 months of starting)

All applications must be received by:
Sunday 23rd August 2026

Interviews to be held:
Tuesday 8th September 2026

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.

We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory…