Part Time Learning Support Practitioner (24 hours)

Aurora Foxes, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5TY

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  29 September 2025

• Closing date

  24 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,282.90 - £15,576.09

Part Time Learning Support Practitioner (24 hours) job summary

Overview and Responsibilities

Part Time (24 hour) learning Support Practitioner - Aurora Foxes

Location: Minehead, Somerset

Salary: £14,282.90 - £15,576.09 (FTE £25,729.60 - £28,059.20)

Hours: 24 Hours per week - Term time plus additional days and training (42 weeks per year)

Contract Type: Fixed term contract until March 2026

Additional Information: Shift work is required, including weekends and sleep-ins. Sleep-in shifts are paid at a flat rate of £65, in addition to your annual salary.

Welcome to Aurora Foxes

Aurora Foxes is a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, located in the welcoming seaside town of Minehead. Foxes is a truly unique and inspiring place.

We are passionate about transforming lives by equipping our students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to shape their own futures. Our mission is to prepare young adults to be work-ready and life-ready, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector.

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP), you will support students across our residential houses, Foxes Hotel, and classroom settings. Your role is central to helping students achieve independence and sustainable employment in hospitality.

You will be required to work a variety of shifts, including:

7:00am – 3:00pm

2:00pm – 10:00pm

10:00am – 6:00pm

Shifts operate on a two-week rota, including alternate weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain high expectations for all students, encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Support students in their learning under the guidance of House Managers and Tutors.

Assist in managing student behaviour professionally and seek guidance when necessary.

Collaborate effectively with session tutors to foster a positive and proactive learning environment.

Promote the development of wider life skills such as cleaning, cooking, personal hygiene, laundry, communication, self-advocacy, presentation skills, and teamwork.

Provide 1:1 support as directed, monitoring students’ personal development and independence.

Skills and Qualifications:

Successful candidate qualities:

Experience in a similar role is desirable; however, full training will be provided.

Background in care or education is advantageous.

Willingness to work on a rota, including alternate weekends.

Understanding of working with individuals with disabilities is desirable.

Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths required.

Level 3 qualification in education or care is desirable.

Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Benefits and Additional Information:

What We Offer:

Comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Funded qualifications.

10% discount on accommodation, hot drinks, and food at Foxes Hotel.

Life assurance and pension scheme.

Health cashback plan.

24-hour online GP access for employees and their families.

Car lease scheme.

Cycle to work scheme.

Perkbox benefits platform.

Free parking during shifts.

Meals provided while on shift.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and complete our application form. 

Safeguarding Statement

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, the Aurora Group is permitted to ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those that are “spent”, unless “protected” under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability for working with children.

Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We are a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note: This advert may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice if the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Aurora Foxes

• School type: Other type, ages 16 to 25
• School size: Up to 85 pupils
• Age range: 16 to 25
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aurora Foxes website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/foxes-academy

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