Education Learning Support Practitioner
Education Learning Support Practitioner

Education Learning Support Practitioner

Minehead Full-Time 23804 - 25960 £ / year (est.) No home office possible
Go Premium
T

Overview

and Responsibilities

Education Learning Support Practitioner – Aurora Foxes

Location: Minehead, Somerset

Salary: £,. – £,. (FTE £,. – £,.)

Hours : hours per week

Contract: Term time plus additional days and training ( weeks per year)

Welcome to Aurora Foxes, a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, situated in the friendly seaside town of Minehead. Foxes is a very special place.

We believe in changing lives and giving our students the skills, knowledge, and confidence to successfully shape their own future. Our aim is to equip our young adults with the life and hospitality skills to become work ready, life ready.

The main purpose of the role:

As one of our Education Learning Support Practitioners your role will be to assist our students during sessions within all areas of vocational training and support the hotel business team at Foxes Hotel.

Your role is to help achieve our mission which is to equip young adults with learning disabilities to find sustainable employment in the hospitality sector and to live independently

Key duties:

  • You will have high expectations of all students, and to constantly challenge and stretch each student at every opportunity.
  • Support the students in their learning, enabling them to reach their full potential.
  • Professionally and effectively support with managing student behaviour, seeking further advice and guidance where appropriate.
  • Support every student to make progress in each session under the guidance of the tutor, and to assist the tutor in ensuring this progress is recorded, evidenced and evaluated effectively and efficiently.
  • Creatively produce resources that will support student progress.
  • Respect the privacy (confidentiality) and dignity of all students and at all times adhere to the equality and diversity policy.
  • Please note: there is a requirement for shift work including every other weekend, on a 2 week rota pattern. The shift times are usually 7.am-3.pm and 1.pm-9.pm

    Please see the link below for our full job description:

    Skills and Qualifications

    Successful candidate qualities:

  • Experience in a similar role desirable but training can be provided for the right candidate
  • Experience in supporting in the care or education industry
  • Desirable an understanding of working with people with a disability
  • Level 2 in English and Maths
  • Level 3 qualification in education (or willingness to complete a qualification)
  • Benefits and Additional Information

    What’s on Offer at Aurora?

    We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

    Grow with Us – Training & Development

    Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

    Save Money on Everyday Essentials

    With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

  • Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
  • Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
  • Competitive Pay & Reward

    We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

  • Enhanced Annual Leave
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Enhanced Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • /7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

    Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

    UK Health Cash Plan

    Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

    Employee Assistance Programme

    Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

  • Freephone counselling (available /7)
  • Online tools and resources
  • Refer a Friend – Earn £1,!

    Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
    (*Terms apply)

    How to apply?

    Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at

    T

    Contact Detail:

    The Aurora-Group Recruiting Team

    Education Learning Support Practitioner
    The Aurora-Group
    Location: Minehead
    Go Premium

    Land your dream job quicker with Premium

    You’re marked as a top applicant with our partner companies
    Individual CV and cover letter feedback including tailoring to specific job roles
    Be among the first applications for new jobs with our AI application
    1:1 support and career advice from our career coaches
    Go Premium

    Money-back if you don't land a job in 6-months

    T
    • Education Learning Support Practitioner

      Minehead
      Full-Time
      23804 - 25960 £ / year (est.)
    • T

      The Aurora-Group

      50-100
    Similar positions in other companies
    UK’s top job board for Gen Z
    discover-jobs-cta
    Discover now
    >