Sessional Learning Support Practitioner (Sutton College)
Vac Description
Basis:
Target Start: 02/07/2026
Days: Multi – 52 weeks per year
- Thursdays 09.30 – 16.15 2/7/26 – 15/10/26
- Tuesdays 18.30 – 21.30
- Wednesday 18.30 – 21.30
- Thursday 18.30 – 21.30
- Saturdays 09.30 – 12.30
Salary:
Grade: Grade 5 (SCP 13)
Details:
Learning Support Practitioner (Sessional) for Counselling Courses Levels 1, 2, and 3
To work as a member of the Learning Support Team providing a high standard of support to learners with special educational needs, disabilities, learning and mental health difficulties in conjunction with Curriculum staff to ensure learners develop and achieve their goals.
The post holder will have an inclusive, collaborative and collegiate approach to support learners in class or out of class and enable them to maximise their learning outcomes. Provide identified learners with skills and strategies that will enable them to learn and engage with their studies.
Provide tailored support across a range of classes and levels, including during exams, to ensure learners receive the assistance they need to succeed throughout their learning journey.
Work collaboratively with a range of course tutors, to ensure learning material, learner tracking on progress and any identified barriers to learning are planned for and well executed.
Support with overall learner progress information, by providing detailed feedback to the learner, Additional Learning Support and Wellbeing manager, tutors and other stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A. Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualifications in English & Mathematics.
- B. Level 3 Qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent or willing to obtain this within the first 12 months of employment.
- Experience of working with individuals on a one to one and group basis.
Desirable:
- Counselling qualification or Psychology qualification.
- Experience of building portfolios.
Closing Date: 12/07/2026
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Interview Date: w/c 20/07/2026
About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate
Basis:
Target Start: 02/07/2026
Days: Multi – 52 weeks per year
- Thursdays 09.30 – 16.15 2/7/26 – 15/10/26
- Tuesdays 18.30 – 21.30
- Wednesday 18.30 – 21.30
- Thursday 18.30 – 21.30
- Saturdays 09.30 – 12.30
Salary:
Grade: Grade 5 (SCP 13)
Details:
Learning Support Practitioner (Sessional) for Counselling Courses Levels 1, 2, and 3
To work as a member of the Learning Support Team providing a high standard of support to learners with special educational needs, disabilities, learning and mental health difficulties in conjunction with Curriculum staff to ensure learners develop and achieve their goals.
The post holder will have an inclusive, collaborative and collegiate approach to support learners in class or out of class and enable them to maximise their learning outcomes. Provide identified learners with skills and strategies that will enable them to learn and engage with their studies.
Provide tailored support across a range of classes and levels, including during exams, to ensure learners receive the assistance they need to succeed throughout their learning journey.
Work collaboratively with a range of course tutors, to ensure learning material, learner tracking on progress and any identified barriers to learning are planned for and well executed.
Support with overall learner progress information, by providing detailed feedback to the learner, Additional Learning Support and Wellbeing manager, tutors and other stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A. Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualifications in English & Mathematics.
- B. Level 3 Qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent or willing to obtain this within the first 12 months of employment.
- Experience of working with individuals on a one to one and group basis.
Desirable:
- Counselling qualification or Psychology qualification.
- Experience of building portfolios.
Closing Date: 12/07/2026
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Interview Date: w/c 20/07/2026