Learning Support Practitioner - Term Time Only

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Yeovil is seeking a passionate Learning Support Practitioner to join their Foundation Learning team. In this part-time role, you will provide one-on-one support to students with additional needs, helping them thrive academically and personally. Responsibilities include managing a caseload and collaborating with educators to implement strategies for success. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including generous pension contributions and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Staff discount scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Strong interest working with young people with additional needs.
• Level 2 English or Maths [or equivalent] or willingness to achieve.
• Level 3 award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-on-one, helping them reach their full potential.
• Collaborate with educators to create a supportive environment.
• Drive the 'fitness to study' process and promote student success.

Skills

Strong interest in working with young people with additional needs

Great communication skills

Compassionate and respectful towards learners

Education

Level 2 English or Maths (or equivalent)

Level 3 award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

* Learning Support Practitioner - Term Time OnlyNEWFast Apply# Learning Support Practitioner - Term Time OnlyEmployerLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: FTE £23,557 Actual £13,553.31Posted: 19th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 30th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1527171Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1527171* Share :Make a real difference in the lives of learners at **Yeovil College!** We’re inviting you to join our team as a **Learning Support Practitioner**, where you’ll play a pivotal role within our dedicated **Foundation Learning** team.As a key member of our team, you’ll make a lasting impact by supporting **students** one-on-one, helping them reach their full potential. Managing your own case load, you’ll collaborate with passionate educators to create a **supportive** environment where **students** thrive **academically** and personally. Building strong relationships with staff, parents, and carers, you’ll drive the “fitness to study” process and implement strategies that promote student success. Acting as a liaison, you’ll empower students to develop **essential life skills****Apply today** and be part of our mission to support every learner’s growth!**What we're looking for:**• A strong interest working with young people with additional needs.• Level 2 English or Maths [or equivalent] or willingness to achieve.• Level 3 award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities or willingness to work towards.• A great communicator who can engage with the students.• Compassionate and respectful of the learner’s needs.• A passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.**What we offer:**• Annual Salary: **FTE £23,557, actual salary £13,553.31**• Part-time position, **25 hours per week, term time only**.• Generous pension scheme of **18.9%** employer contributions• Staff **discount scheme** with high street and online retailers• Opportunities for professional development and **career growth**• Employee assistance programme• **Free** onsite gym• Subsidised catering facilities• Access to **free** staff parking**Don't miss out!**Join **Yeovil College** and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. **Apply now** to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck (www.ucheck.co.uk) to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates suitability to work with children and young adults.### Yeovil College