Learning Support Practitioner – EHCP & High Needs

The Learning Support department has a new opportunity for a highly motivated and inspirational individual to join our team to provide high quality support for young people with an Education Health and Care Plan. We are recruiting for a highly organised and dedicated team member who can implement, monitor and review the outcomes for young people with an EHCP. You will work proactively with students, their parents, carer, internal and external stakeholders to provide inclusive and challenging support for students to achieve the outcomes as detailed in their EHCP to thrive in their career or independent living aspirations. You will be a strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults. Previous experience working in a range of settings supporting young people or adults with specific learning differences and or disabilities, knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice is essential. What you can expect from us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 22.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme). South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone covering all the protected characteristics in particular people of different ages/ethnicity/race. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and adult and barred list check.