Agency Learning Support Practitioner x4
Location: Biggleswade
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: ASAP to 10 June 2027

Reed Further Education is seeking four dedicated Learning Support Practitioners to support learners with additional needs within a Further Education setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and making a positive impact on learners' academic and personal development.

The Role

As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting students with SEND to access learning opportunities and achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing personalised one-to-one and small group support to learners with additional needs.
• Supporting learners to achieve their learning goals and EHCP outcomes.
• Monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate records and evidence.
• Promoting inclusive learning and implementing strategies to overcome barriers to learning.
• Supporting communication, behaviour, social development and independent study skills.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers and external professionals.
• Contributing to EHCP reviews, progress meetings and multi-agency support processes.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, equality, diversity and health and safety.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Learning Support, Education, or a related field.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualification (GCSE or Functional Skills equivalent).
• Experience supporting learners with SEND in an educational environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and learner success.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area

• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience in teaching others, we encourage you to start your registration today. You will be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients.

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.