About The Role

Support Students, Unlock Potential, Shape Futures - Join us as Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner

EKC Group are seeking a Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner to join our team at Folkestone

In this rewarding role, you will make a real difference by supporting students with complex health care needs, enabling them to achieve their goals and thrive both in and outside the classroom.

What you’ll do:

Provide specialist support for students with complex medical needs, including personal care, invasive feeding and medication
Assist students with daily routines, ensuring dignity and independence wherever possible
Deliver tailored programmes including physiotherapy, SALT and social communication activities
Keep accurate records to ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding
Work closely with the Class Tutor and wider staff team, supporting students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
Support learning in both the classroom and community settings, promoting engagement and inclusion

Why join us?

Be part of a supportive and professional team committed to student success
Gain valuable experience in education and complex care support
Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day

You will be an integral member of College staff, creating close bonds with students and being a key part in their daily social and educational journey.

You will need to be highly organised, friendly, responsive and adaptive in our small but fast paced environment. Essential skills are required, however, training will also be provided to meet student individual needs.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact upon a student's College journey, preparing them for their future into adulthood, however that may look individually.

Visits to the college are welcomed.

Key Details

Hours per week: 21
Weeks per year: 38 (during term time)
Salary: £10,654
Holiday payment: £1,543
Working Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 8.30am-4pm

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day

About You

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner to support our students with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

What We’re Looking For:

A passion for supporting students with complex and high-level needs.
Experience working with individuals with PMLD, including:
Global Development Delay
Epilepsy
Cerebral Palsy
Rare Diseases
Sensory Impairments

Key Skills & Qualities:

Strong communication skills to effectively engage with students and staff.
An understanding of behaviour management strategies.
A passion for inspiring students to be active in their learning.
The ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
A background in special education needs (SEN) is desirable but not essential.

Ready to apply?

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

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