Learning Support Practitioner - SEND
Walthamstow, Greater London
£13,102 per year (inc. London Weighting)
Permanent
Waltham Forest College
Job Title
Learning Support Practitioner
Location
East London
Hours
Up to 20 hours per week - 38 weeks per year Term Time only
Salary
£13,102 per year (inc. London Weighting) depending on hours
Waltham Forest College has been rated \'Outstanding\' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious \'Outstanding\' rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.
We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and adults to achieve their full potential, advocating for their additional needs and helping them to break down their barriers to learning? Do you have experience of youth work, mentoring or support within a post 16 environment?
Waltham Forest College is seeking to recruit exceptional Learning Support Practitioners for the SEND provision to provide practical support to young people, age 16-18 or 19-24 with EHCP and adults with learning difficulties, behaviour barriers to learning and/or physical disabilities to facilitate their independence, access to learning and integration into the life of the College. You will have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and an empathy and interest in helping students fulfil their potential. In addition, you will have the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with learners, teachers and other external agencies and an understanding of safeguarding and its importance.
We are particularly looking for male individuals to provide support to male students who need assistance with personal care.
You must hold a minimum Level 2 (GCSE Grade D/4 or above) in English and Maths, and ideally you will be up to speed on the SEN Code of Practice and other useful legislation. If you have a BSL qualification at Level 2 or above this would be desirable. The most vital attributes are enthusiasm, flexibility, patience, and a sense of humour.
What\'s in it for you?
- We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.
Closing Date
25th January 2026
Interview Date
TBC
Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.
