Learning Support Practitioner

Job Location	Minehead
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£18,043 - £19,648 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Job Title: Part Time Learning Support PractitionerLocation: UK-Somerset-MineheadPart Time learning Support PractitionerLocation: Minehead, SomersetSalary: £18,043.47 - £19,647.77 (FTE £24,378.00 - £26,582.00)Hours: 32 Hours per weekContract: Term time plus additional days and training (42 weeks per year)We believe in changing lives and giving our students the skills, knowledge, and confidence to successfully shape their own future. Our aim is to equip our young adults with the life and hospitality skills to become work ready, life ready.The main purpose of the role:As one of our Learning Support Practitioners your role will be to assist our students in our residential houses and at our onsite Hotel, to help achieve our mission which is to equip young adults with learning disabilities to find sustainableemployment in the hospitality sector and to live independentlyThe role does require all successful candidates to be able to work a mixture of shifts, 7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm and 10am-6pm on a 2 week rota pattern.Key Duties:

As an LSP we expect you to have high expectations of all students, and to constantly challenge and stretch each student at every opportunity.
As an LSP we expect you at all times, and under the guidance of the House Team Leaders/Tutors, to support the students in their learning, enabling them to reach their full potential.
We expect all LSPs to professionally and effectively support with managing student behaviour, seeking further advice and guidance where appropriate.
Work professionally and collaboratively with the session tutor to develop a positive, constructive and proactive relationship that benefits the students and contributes significantly to their success within each session and over the duration of the course.
Use strategies to promote students wider skills development, such as in communication, self-advocacy, presentation skills and team work.
Work professionally 1:1 with students as directed by House Team Leaders and other LSPs, monitoring their personal management and independent skills.

Responsibilities:Successful candidate qualities:

Experience in a similar role desirable but training can be provided for the right candidate
Experience in supporting in the care or education industry
Desirable an understanding of working with people with a disability
Level 2 in English and Maths
Desirable Level 3 qualification in education or care

Qualifications:Whats on offer

Full training and continued support
Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
10% off accommodation, hot drinks and food at Foxes Hotel
Life assurance and pension
Health cash back plan
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme
Perk box
Free parking

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