Job description
Role: On-Site and Off: Learning Support & Intervention Practitioner
Location: Colchester
Pay Rate: £90-£120 per day (Petrol Allowances)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time
Support Students On-Site and Off: Become a Learning Support & Intervention Practitioner (Driving Required)
Are you passionate about unlocking potential in students who need extra support? We’re searching for a committed and compassionate Learning Support & Intervention Practitioner to work across a unique and supportive school in Colchester.
This unique role blends academic tutoring with emotional and behavioural support, delivered 1:1 and in small groups both on-site and off-site. You’ll need a valid UK driving licence, access to a car, and business insurance, as part of your week will involve visiting students at alternative locations such as home, school hubs, or outreach bases.
About the School:
This School offers a nurturing, inclusive alternative to mainstream education, focused on helping each student grow academically, socially and emotionally. With a strong pastoral ethos and an emphasis on therapeutic practice, staff work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and create a safe, engaging environment where students can thrive.
As a Learning Support & Intervention Practitioner you need to:
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group support—both on-site and off-site
• Assist in curriculum planning and delivery for students with diverse needs
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, trauma-related barriers, or previous adverse experiences
• Promote emotional literacy and engagement through creative, student-led learning
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and staff across the provision
• Use ICT and online platforms to support learning, tracking and feedback
• Take part in multi-agency reviews, including EHCP contributions
• Step in to cover lessons when required
Candidate Essentials:
• Experience in secondary education and working with SEMH or SEND pupils
• A sound understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic practices
• Strong ICT, communication, and behaviour management skills
• Flexibility, positivity, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage changing priorities and remain calm under pressure
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous professional development
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the Learning Support & Intervention Practitioner role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.