Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? Do you have experience supporting individuals with disabilities and health needs?


Join our dedicated team at Barking & Dagenham College, as a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) Horizons-Welfare, and help to create an inclusive learning environment!


Our Horizons Team is looking for a compassionate and motivated individual with experience supporting young people with personal care and light physiotherapy needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our learners by helping them access education and reach their full potential.


The successful candidate will work on a 1:1 basis, providing dedicated support to meet the individual needs of the learner. This position is offered on a

fixed-term, contract

to July 2026 with the possibility of extension based on performance and future opportunities within the team.


You will join us on apart-time basis, 33 hours per week term-time only, and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of 23,958 - 26,510 pa inc London Weighting.


Please be advised that the salary has been pro rata'd to 33 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

The Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) Horizons-Welfare

role:

To provide 1:1, shared in class and group support to learners with personal care, light physio and medical needs within the Horizons Department..

Key Responsibilities of our

Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) Horizons-Welfare

To work under the supervision and guidance of the tutor with students with mild/moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities within the Horizons area To provide one to one support, both direct and indirect, for students with learning difficulties and
disabilities following mainstream courses, primarily in the learning environment.
Support students with a wide range of disabilities, assisting with personal care, health, and mobility needs, including light physiotherapy Encourage student independence during breaks and lunch times, ensuring their social and physical needs are met

Our ideal Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) Horizons-Welfare

should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

A level 2 or above qualification. (E) Experience of providing effective coaching for students on an individual basis or in a group setting to support success and progression (E) Understanding of academic and vocational education in a College setting. (E) A high level of oral skills, both one to one and in a group setting. (E) Excellent written skills: able to compile clear procedures, manuals, guides etc. (E)

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you!


You will need to submit a covering letter within your application demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.

We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding at BDC

All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children's barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with College's policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Closing date for applications: 10th November 2025

Interviews date to be confirmed


If you would like to learn more about our

LSP Horizons-Welfare

role, then please click '

apply

' today!