Learning Support Practitioner


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	£13,747 - £14,086
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Sim Balk Lane campus, YO23 2BB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Learning Support PractitionerRef: 2526/225 + 250Hours: 22.5 hours per week during term time (36 weeks per year)Salary: £13,747 to £14,086 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including a Generous Occupational Pension SchemeAbout the roleOur Learning Support Practitioners provide educational support and care to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across College.You will provide support, either one-to-one or for small groups of students, in class and across unstructured time to:enable full understanding of the curriculum and overcome barriers to learningassist teaching staff by supporting students and guiding their learninghelp with mobility and personal care needs in College and on off-site visitsIn addition to in-class support there may be opportunities or requirements to provide out of class support to students over lunch and break times and support with transport at the end of the college day. There is also a requirement to proactively liaise with tutors to provide a positive learning experience for learners..About the personApplicants should be educated to Level 3 or above and should have skills in a number of the following areas: support for people on the autistic spectrumsupport for students with emotional and/or behavioural issuessupport for people with severe learning difficulties/disabilitiessupport for people with medical conditionsknowledge and understanding of ICT and assistive technologysupport for students with visual impairmentsupport for students with hearing impairmentmobility and personal care The following working patterns are available, please specify on your application form in the supporting evidence section which working pattern you would prefer:Monday, Thursday & FridayTuesday, Thursday & FridayAbout the CollegeYork College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Francesca Bailey, Learning Support Manager, at Francesca-Bailey@yorkcollege.ac.uk, or Ruth Baxter, Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support, at Ruth-Baxter@yorkcollege.ac.uk.Staff benefits & Important noticesYou can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.Closing date: 17 August 2026 (9am)Interviews: 27 & 28 August 2026

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