Role
Learning Support Practitioner – X8 Roles
Location
Tresham College – Multi‑Site
Salary / Benefits
Salary between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum (Pro‑Rata) DOE and qualifications; People’s Pension; retail and leisure discounts; excellent professional and personal development opportunities; access to college courses.
Hours / Weeks
37 hours per week – 37 weeks per year
Contract Type
Permanent – Term Time
Right to Work
UK based contract; you must have right to work in the UK. No sponsorship available.
About the role
We are currently seeking eight Learning Support Practitioners to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at the Bedford College Group.
Responsibilities
- Personalised Learner Support & Independence – Provide tailored, practical support to remove barriers to learning, helping SEND learners access the curriculum, build confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential.
- Inclusive Practice & Classroom Collaboration – Work closely with teachers and ALS staff to implement effective differentiation, scaffolding and inclusive strategies across classrooms, workshops and community learning settings.
- Progress Monitoring & Impact Evidence – Observe, record and report learner progress, contributing high‑quality evidence for reviews, EHCP processes and planning to ensure support is impactful and responsive.
- Professional Collaboration & SEND Expertise – Liaise with parents/carers, therapists and external professionals, engaging in CPD aligned to SEND reforms, assistive technologies and inclusive teaching practices.
- Safeguarding, Values & Continuous Improvement – Uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety requirements, reflect on practice and contribute proactively to whole‑college approaches that strengthen SEND support quality and consistency.
About you
- Qualifications & Core Skills – Hold a Level 3 qualification in Learning Support or a related field, with GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths, and strong literacy, numeracy and digital skills.
- SEND Support Experience – Proven experience supporting learners with SEND and additional needs in FE, specialist or multi‑agency settings, including individualised educational or care support.
- Inclusive Practice & Learner Independence – Strong understanding of SEND strategies, with the ability to promote independence, resilience, self‑advocacy and positive learner outcomes.
- Communication, Recording & Professional Practice – Calm, adaptable and solution‑focused; able to build trusting relationships, communicate effectively and observe, record and report impact clearly using Microsoft Office tools.
- Professional Values, Flexibility & Safeguarding – Positive and flexible approach across sites and patterns; committed to inclusive practice, personal care support where required; ongoing CPD; safeguarding the welfare of learners.
Vision values alignment
- Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
- Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
- Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
- Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
- Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
- Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
Interview details
Interviews to be held: 25 May 2026
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Legal / EEO statement
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The policy on employment of ex‑offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
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