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Learning Support Practitioner - Part-time

North Kent College, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-8007-19S
  • Posted:11/02/2026
  • Pay:£25,166 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:24/02/2026 at 23:45
  • Interviews:W/C 02 March 2026

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills and confidence to support students with learning needs and disabilities? If so, we’re looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) to join our Additional Learning Support team at our Hadlow campus.

In this rewarding role, you’ll provide academic and pastoral support to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or identified Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). You’ll be supporting learners working towards qualifications from Level 1 to Level 3, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths in classroom, practical and workshop settings. In your role in delivering targeted out of class interventions, you will support these learners through their studies, providing welfare and personal care assistance (if required). You will work as part of a proactive and dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to adapt their approach effectively to suit different stakeholders and needs of students, you will be empathetic, adaptable, proactive and committed to inclusive education with the ability to think creatively to provide different resolutions that arise within your role. Ideally, you will be experienced in supporting individuals with SEND and educated to at least Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent).

If you're driven, resilient, and eager to support learners in achieving their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role:

Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Hadlow campus.

Your hours: Up to 36 hours per week, 34 weeks per annum (Term-Time only contract).

Your pay: £25,166 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)

*Please detail in your personal statement your desired hours.

The College:

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 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.

The Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Learning Support Practitioner at NKC:

  • Enhanced holiday pay.
  • Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes generous employee/employer contribution rates.
  • Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
  • CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 24 February 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place during week commencing 02 March 2026.

Information about the school

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 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.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01322 629468

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.