Learning Support Practitioner

Learning Support Practitioner – Wokingham

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Role: Learning Support Practitioner
Provision: Alternative Provision / EOTAS
Working Pattern: Term Time Only | During School Hours
Age Groups: Primary & Secondary

Quantum Scholars are working closely with a local PRU and the local council to recruit dedicated Learning Support Practitioners to provide 1:1 support and tuition to young people accessing Alternative Provision and EOTAS across Wokingham.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who may be unable to access mainstream education and who can build positive, trusting relationships with learners with SEND and SEMH needs.

You will work on a 1:1 basis with young people across both primary and secondary age groups, providing a combination of learning support, mentoring and subject-based tuition tailored to each learner’s individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 learning support and tuition to young people accessing Alternative Provision and EOTAS.
• Support learners across primary and secondary age groups with a range of SEND and SEMH needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with learners to encourage engagement and confidence.
• Adapt learning activities and tuition to suit each young person’s individual needs, abilities and learning style.
• Support learners with their academic progress across core subjects where required.
• Help learners develop their confidence, independence and engagement with education.
• Provide a calm, patient and consistent approach when supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour or have barriers to learning.
• Work collaboratively with the PRU, council and other professionals involved in the learner’s education.
• Maintain appropriate records of sessions and provide feedback on learner progress where required.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection and health and safety procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Previous experience within a school, PRU, Alternative Provision, EOTAS, tutoring, mentoring or a similar educational setting is desirable.
• A patient, understanding and supportive approach to working with young people.
• Confident supporting learners on a 1:1 basis.
• Ability to adapt your approach and learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education.
• QTS, QTLS or relevant educational qualifications are desirable but not essential, depending on the individual role.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Availability during normal school hours, Monday to Friday.

What We Offer

• Term-time only working.
• Work during normal school hours, making this suitable for those looking for a school-hours role.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people who require additional support.
• 1:1 work tailored around individual learner needs.
• Support from Quantum Scholars throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to build further experience within Alternative Provision, EOTAS and SEND settings.
• Opportunities for ongoing tuition and support work, subject to referrals and learner requirements.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEND and SEMH and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.