Learning Support Practitioner

• Suffolk New College
• Location: Across multiple Suffolk New College sites
• Salary: £14.85 per hour 
• Hours: 10 – 35 hours per week, 34 weeks per year, term time only
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible 
• Reference: 8002

Suffolk New College are looking to appoint an on-site Learning Support Practitioner to provide classroom support, workshop support and practical assistance to students to facilitate the learning process and support teaching staff in the delivery of an exceptional student experience.

We are seeking learning support practitioners across our campuses, based in Halesworth, Leiston, Otley and Ipswich. Please state clearly in your application form your preferred main base.

As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will work alongside teaching staff and will be deployed in a range of vocational workshops or classrooms, working with groups of students, or on a one-to-one basis.

About us

Suffolk New College is based in Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, near the thriving waterfront and town centre. The college also has the Suffolk Rural Campus at Otley, and the 'On the Coast' provision with centres in Halesworth and Leiston. As Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

What will offer you

Why choose us? Make a difference in young lives and work in a collaborative environment with a supportive team. 

Join our dynamic team at Suffolk New College, where excellence meets opportunity As proud recipients of prestigious accolades including the Further Education Provider of the Year 2023, the AOC Beacon Award for Sustainable Development, and an Ofsted "Good" rating, we offer an inspiring environment for growth and success.

With a dedicated workforce of approximately 650 professionals, spanning curriculum delivery to vital support functions like Facilities, IT, Marketing, Student Services, and Human Resources, we foster a diverse and talented community.

Embracing inclusivity, we are honoured to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer, actively championing equality and diversity in our recruitment and selection practices. Join us in shaping futures and making a positive impact.

To find out more, please visit our staff benefits page.

For more information

Please view our full job description, outlining the essential and desirable criteria, on our website.

To find out more, please contact the Learning Support Team Leaders 

Caroline Francis by emailing  or Sian Seville by emailing 

How to apply

Please complete an application form online on the vacancies page of our website.   

Closing date: 12pm, 12 November 2025.

Interview date: 20 November 2025. 

Please note, once you have submitted your application, we will contact you following the closing date, should you be shortlisted. If you do not hear from us, then please assume you have not been selected.  

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service check.