Learning Support Practitioner in Minehead, Somerset

Part Time (32 hour) Learning Support Practitioner - Minehead, Somerset

Salary: £19,813.62 - £21,599.47 (£12.87 - £14.03 p/h) - depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: 32 Hours per week - Term time plus additional days and training (42 weeks per year)

Additional Information: Shift work is required, including weekends and sleep-ins. Sleep-in shifts are paid at a flat rate of £65, in addition to your annual salary.

The setting is a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, located in the welcoming seaside town of Minehead. We are passionate about transforming lives by equipping our students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to shape their own futures. Our mission is to prepare young adults to be work-ready and life-ready, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector.

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP), you will support students across our residential houses and classroom settings. Your role is central to helping students achieve independence and sustainable employment in hospitality. You will be required to work a variety of shifts, including:

• 7:00am – 3:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00am – 6:00pm

Shifts operate on a two-week rota, including alternate weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain high expectations for all students, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
• Support students in their learning under the guidance of House Managers and Tutors.
• Assist in managing student behaviour professionally and seek guidance when necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with session tutors to foster a positive and proactive learning environment.
• Promote the development of wider life skills such as cleaning, cooking, personal hygiene, laundry, communication, self-advocacy, presentation skills, and teamwork.
• Provide 1:1 support as directed, monitoring students' personal development and independence.

Successful candidate qualities:

• Experience in a similar role is desirable; however, full training will be provided.
• Background in care or education is advantageous.
• Willingness to work on a rota, including alternate weekends.
• Understanding of working with individuals with disabilities is desirable.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths is desirable.
• Level 3 qualification in education or care is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

How to apply?

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before, please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.