Senior Learning Support Practitioner (Sensory, Physical and Study Needs) - #193990

Salary

In the range of £31,944 - £35,307 per annum pro-rata, actual salary in the range of £28,300 - £31,279 per annum Starting salaries will normally be aligned with the first point in the grade for the role.

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time/Part Year

Region

Northampton

Package

Holiday entitlement will be included in monthly pay to the value of 35 days per annum pro rata

Job category/type

Permanent, Month End

Date posted

06/07/2026

Job reference

NC25260183A

Senior Learning Support Practitioner (Sensory, Physical and Study Needs)

At Northampton College, we know that our strength lies in our diversity - in the experiences, backgrounds, and journeys that shape each of us. As one of the leading Colleges in the country, with significant strengths in health and social care, engineering, creative industries, construction, catering and digital, Northampton College is an inspiring place to work. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. Why not join our dedicated team as an Senior Learning Support Practitioner (Sensory, Physical and Study Needs) ?

Day to day duties
No two days are ever the same working at the College. You’ll be joining a dynamic and diverse organisation where every day brings new opportunities to learn, connect and make an impact. Your daily work will vary depending on the needs of the team, our students and the wider organisation keeping things fresh, exciting and rewarding
You’ll be part of a culture that values collaboration, inclusion and innovation, working alongside people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who all share the ambition to make a difference
For full details of the responsibilities and expectations for this role, please refer to the attached job description

Required skills and qualifications
Skills

• Ability to effectively engage and manage students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Ability to work with students with special educational needs
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally, and through active listening with a diverse group of colleagues, students and stakeholders
• Ability to use a range of Information Technology (IT)/Information Communication Technology (ICT) systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks through to completion within prescribed deadlines
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to provide a responsive and professional level of customer service at all times

Education

• English and maths GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent skill level
• Level 3 qualification pertaining to Special Educational Needs and/or Disability and/or Care

For full details about the role and its responsibilities, please view the job description and person specification attached above.

Benefits

• Discounted hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments in our training salons (The Salon NC)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking across sites
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression and personal development
• Discounts through membership of the NUS and Blue Light Card

Northampton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, associates, and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks.
Please be aware that Northampton College reserves the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Please note: All of our posts require candidates to have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of applying as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.