Learning Support PractitionerWhere you'll work: This role will be based at the Tonbridge campus, but the nature of the work will require travel to any of the College sites as required. Your hours: 27 hours, 36 weeks per annum (term-time) Your pay: Tier 7 - £24,013 per annum (full-time equivalent) If you are ambitious, determined and can make a positive difference we would welcome your application.As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will provide academic and motivational support to students who have Education, Health, and Care Plans or identified special educational needs and/or disabilities studying qualifications from level 1 up to level 3 including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.In this role you will support students in their programme of study; classroom, practical or workshop setting. You might also be required to support students during unstructured times, on work experience placements and if necessary, with welfare and personal care needs.The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting students and ideally have gained previous experience working alongside individuals with learning differences including, Autism, Language & Communication difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will need to have an excellent standard of education including level 2, in Maths and English, or equivalent. In addition to the above you will need to be a strong communicator with a flexible approach and able to work effectively with staff, students, and professionals at all levels.This role is a part-time / term time only role, across 36 weeks per year, the successful candidate can look forward to excellent benefits such as enhanced holiday pay, enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme which includes life assurance, free parking, and access to a range of onsite facilities, including a restaurant, gym and coffee shop.The closing date for this application is Wednesday 15 January 2024.Please state your availability within the personal statement section of the application form. For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page.For more information, please refer to the job description.