Complex Needs Educational Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom EKC Group Full time

About The Role

Support Students with Complex Health Needs—Facilitate Their Educational Journey at EKC Canterbury College

EKC Group is looking for a Specialized Learning Support Practitioner to join our team at EKC Canterbury College. In this role, you will assist students who require support due to complex health care needs and learning challenges, enabling them to engage in various programs and qualifications ranging from entry level to level 6, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Mathematics.

We prioritize not only an exceptional student experience but also the well-being of our employees. Here are some of the benefits of working with EKC Group:

  • Competitive salary and generous holiday allowance
  • Access to numerous online discounts through our Rewards Scheme (including restaurants, groceries, retail, gym memberships, and holidays)
  • Opportunities for cycle to work, car leasing, and technology purchasing schemes
  • A robust pension scheme with an 18% employer contribution
  • Being part of an organization committed to Eco-Sustainability and achieving Net-Zero
  • Paid time off for significant personal events such as your child's first day at school, moving homes, and job interviews
  • The 'My 10 Days' initiative—apply for up to 10 days off to engage in voluntary work
  • Participation in Community Days and an Annual Staff Celebration Day
  • If you are interested in pursuing a teaching career, you may receive up to £7000 investment in future teacher training through our Teacher Academy

If you are passionate about supporting students during school hours, without weekend or night shifts, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

**Please note that this position requires the successful candidate to work 37 hours per week, 38 weeks during term time with a pro-rata salary of £18,771 per annum.**

Compensation for 5.1 weeks pro-rata, £2,533 will be distributed evenly across your twelve monthly salary payments in addition to the stated pro-rata salary.**

About You

We are eager to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Practitioner to assist our Further Education students with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

You should be passionate about supporting students with complex and high-level needs. Experience working with individuals facing challenges such as Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties, Global Development Delay, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Rare Diseases, or Sensory Impairments is highly desirable.

Strong communication skills, an understanding of behavior management, and a commitment to inspiring students to engage actively in their learning are essential. The ability to work effectively under pressure is also important.

A background in health and social care or special educational needs is preferred.

There is no need to spend time updating your CV; simply click apply and complete our brief application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we will review all applications and respond to candidates after the closing date.

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