Learning Support Practitioner

North Kent College, Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JT

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, term time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Up to 37 hours per week, 36 weeks per annum (Part Time, Term Time) Please include in your supporting statement the number of hours you would like to work
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £17,896.09 per annum + £3,339.51 holiday pay (£25,921 Full-Time Equivalent)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Here at North Kent Colleges Group, we are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Dartford team as a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP). As an LSP, you’ll play a key role in supporting students to achieve their full potential in their chosen course on either a 1:1 basis or working with learners in small groups, across a variety of curriculum areas including English and Maths.

As part of the support you provide to these learners, you will be required to go on external visits and/or work placements where applicable. On occasion there may be a need for this role to support with pastoral support and personal care, full training will be provided as required. Other responsibilities will include ensuring the completion of administrative work, keeping records up to date and support the College with access arrangements for exams, including invigilation as required.

As an LSP, you will be a team player who has a flexible, can-do approach to their work. You will be experienced in adapting your communication style to suit each individual learner and their unique profile.

What the college offers its staff

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a staff member at NKC Group:

• Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, a restaurant and coffee shop.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Learning Support Practitioner - JD - Sept 2026.pdf - 222 KB (opens in new tab)

About North Kent College

• Organisation type: FE College, ages 16 to 99
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 99
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: North Kent College website
• Email address: beckycross@northkent.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-kent-college

North Kent Colleges Group is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and over 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this. 

Arranging a visit to North Kent College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email beckycross@northkent.ac.uk.

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