Doncaster College
Learning Facilitator Foundation Learning
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The vacancy
DN Colleges is seeking a dedicated Learning Facilitator - Foundation Learning to support learners in developing the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within our Foundation Learning provision, helping learners to engage positively with their studies and achieve their full potential.
Working closely with curriculum staff, you will facilitate learning activities, provide individual and small-group support, and contribute to a high-quality learning experience. You will play an important role in supporting learners' academic, vocational, employability and personal development skills while helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting learners with SEND, committed to promoting inclusion, and able to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and support services across the College.
This is a Part-time role for 22.5 hours per week and 38 weeks per year. Working days will be discussed with the successful candidate.
Actual Salary for 22.5 hours per week - 38 weeks per year: £15,725.31 – £17,145.68 (Full-time equivalent of £27,944 - £30,468)
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate learning activities and practical sessions in line with curriculum requirements.
- Support learners with classwork, practical activities, assignments and assessments.
- Prepare, organise and maintain learning resources, equipment and materials.
- Encourage learner engagement, participation, attendance and positive learning behaviours.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to support the planning and delivery of learning activities.
- Support learners to develop employability, personal and professional skills.
- Monitor learner progress and contribute to assessment and progress tracking processes.
- Liaise with tutors and curriculum staff regarding learner achievement and target setting.
- Provide support for designated learners and facilitate referrals to specialist support services when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate learner records and delivery documentation.
- Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and equality requirements.
- Contribute to quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Essential Criteria
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent vocational/professional experience in a curriculum-related area.
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (or equivalent).
- Level 2 SEND qualification.
- Experience working within a SEND educational, training, vocational or industry environment.
- Ability to motivate, support and guide SEND learners while communicating effectively with a wide range of people.
Benefits For Working For DN Colleges
- Permanent, term-time position.
- Salary of £27,944 - £30,468 pro rata per annum.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to learners' educational and personal development.
- Access to a group personal pension scheme.
- Opportunity to join the Health Scheme.
- Ongoing professional development, training and CPD opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
- Reimbursement of approved business-related expenses.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Important Things to Note
- In DN Colleges we call this role Learning Facilitator - Foundation Learning but you might know this as Learning Support Practitioner, SEND Learning Facilitator, Learning Mentor, Foundation Learning Support Worker or Education Support Practitioner.
- This is a term-time position working 22.5 hours per week.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
- The role involves supporting learners with SEND and working closely with curriculum, safeguarding and additional learning support teams.
- We are not looking for agency support for this role.
- Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
If you need more information, please contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.
Closing date: 17th September 2026
About Us
North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.
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The Benefits
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
On site
- Nursery
- Generous annual leave
- 2 weeks off at Christmas
- Electric car scheme
- Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
- Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
- Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
- Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
- Free Eye Care Vouchers
- Discounted Hair and Beauty services
- On site nursery
- Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
- In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
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The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.
Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.
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