Learning Support Practitioner - SEND

Posting date:	08 August 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£12,366 per year depending on hours
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	18 August 2025
Location:	Walthamstow, Greater London, E17 4JB
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	1502335

Summary

Job Title: Learning Support Practitioner Location: East London Hours: Up to 20 hours per week - 38 weeks per year Term Time only Salary: £12,366 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 breakdown their barriers to learning? Do you have experience of youth work, mentoring or support within a post 16 environment? Waltham Forest College are seeking to recruit exceptional Learning Support Assistants 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 have empathy and interest in helping students people 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 have 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’ll be up to speed on the SEN Code of Practise and other useful legislation. If you have 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 candidate. Closing Date: 17 August 2025 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*.