Learning Support Practitioner-Mainstream

At Barking & Dagenham College, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a committed and compassionate Learning Support professional to join our Additional Learning Support (ALS) team on a part-time, 32 hpw, permanent, term-time only basis. Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of students with learning difficulties and disabilities and supporting learners with additional needs to thrive, achieve and grow in confidence?

Our Story: Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive. We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past nine years, including our East London Institute of Technology, creating outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students alike. Our Horizons provision is at the heart of our inclusive approach, ensuring that learners with additional needs are empowered to achieve their full potential within mainstream education.

Role: Reporting to the LSP Coordinator, you will work under the supervision and guidance of lecturers and coordinators to provide high-quality, individualised support for students with learning difficulties and disabilities. You will primarily support learners within foundation learning programmes, delivering both one-to-one and in-class support to ensure students can fully access their curriculum. You will be responsible for:

• Work under the supervision and guidance of tutors to support students with mild/moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities within Horizons.
• Provide one-to-one and group support (direct and indirect) for students following foundation courses, primarily within the learning environment.
• Collaborate with Student Support Advisors and the Youth Worker to support students with SEMH needs and encourage positive engagement and attendance.
• Use learning support systems to ensure bespoke, individualised support plans are implemented effectively.
• Support, monitor and track learner progress, attendance, behaviour and completion of vocational activity.
• Promote inclusive practice and positive learning behaviours within the classroom.
• Contribute to creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with curriculum and support teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• A level 2 or above qualification.
• Experience of providing effective coaching for students on an individual basis or in a group setting to support success and progression.
• Understanding of academic and vocational education in a college setting.
• A high level of oral skills, both one-to-one and in a group setting.
• Excellent written skills: able to compile clear procedures, manuals, guides etc.

What’s In It for You? We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of £20,810 - £23,026 pa inc London Weighting (pro rata'd to 32 hpw, 38 wpy), dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Generous pension packages.
• Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry.
• Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes.
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success.

By joining our dedicated ALS team, you will play a key role in empowering learners to overcome barriers and achieve independence. You’ll benefit from working within a supportive and collaborative college community that values professional development, inclusivity and innovation.

Closing Date for applications: 30/09/2026

Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and Barking & Dagenham College use AI automation as part of our candidate processing. Job offers will be subject to onboarding checks including social media checks. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.