Learning Support Practitioner (Horizons)

Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities!

We have exciting opportunities available for Learning Support Practitioners (LSPs) to join our team on a permanent and full-time, term-time only basis.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within our Horizons provision. You will provide 1:1, shared in-class and group support to learners with SEMH needs, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and speech and language needs.

• 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 qualification or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area
• Experience of providing effective coaching to students on a one-to-one or group basis to support success and progression
• Demonstrable ability to support, monitor and track learner progress, including attendance and behaviour
• Experience working with learners with SEN, including SEMH, dyslexia, autism, ADHD or speech and language needs
• Proficient IT skills and confidence using digital systems to record and monitor support
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A patient, adaptable and learner-focused approach
• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)

What’s In It for You?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of £27,202 – £30,099 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Generous holiday and 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

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. 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.