Learning Support Practitioner (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resource Base)
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Winchester, Hampshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 219618 |
Summary
Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day?
We are supporting one of Hampshire's highest-performing secondary schools to recruit a Learning Support Practitioner within its specialist Resource Base for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Available to start immediately or from September 2026 on a full-time basis (30 hours per week).
No previous school experience? That's absolutely fine.
Experience can be taught. Kindness, patience, and the ability to build trust are what matter most.
Whether you've worked in care, youth work, sports coaching, support work, or simply enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you.
Full training and support will be provided, including opportunities to develop your knowledge of hearing impairment and British Sign Language.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in lessons
- Reinforcing learning and helping students stay engaged
- Acting as a note-taker when required
- Supporting hearing equipment needs (training provided)
- Assisting students during exams and assessments
- Supporting assemblies, trips, and enrichment activities
- Working alongside specialist staff to help students achieve their potential
Why this role matters:
You'll help students feel confident, included, and supported throughout their school journey.
This is a role where relationships matter, small moments make a big difference, and every day brings something new.
This role could be ideal for:
- Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
- Youth workers
- Support workers
- Care professionals
- Sports coaches
- Psychology or Education graduates
- Anyone with experience supporting children or young people
If you're kind-hearted, resilient, and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Fixed-term contract until August 2027, with potential for extension
- Immediate start or Seotember 2026
- 30 hours per week, term-time only
- 8.25am to 2.55pm Monday to Friday - Term time (44 weeks)
- £17,197 - £17,427 actual salary
- Full training and ongoing support
- Opportunity to develop specialist SEND skills
- Supportive and welcoming school environment
- Meaningful work that has a lasting impact
Safeguarding
At Quokka Education, safeguarding comes first.
All applicants will be vetted in line with DfE guidance, including an online search as part of the recruitment process. We'll guide you through each stage so you know exactly what to expect.
Refer a Friend
Know someone who would be a great fit?
Refer a friend to Quokka Education and we'll pay you £100 if they successfully secure a role through us.
We are supporting one of Hampshire's highest-performing secondary schools to recruit a Learning Support Practitioner within its specialist Resource Base for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Available to start immediately or from September 2026 on a full-time basis (30 hours per week).
No previous school experience? That's absolutely fine.
Experience can be taught. Kindness, patience, and the ability to build trust are what matter most.
Whether you've worked in care, youth work, sports coaching, support work, or simply enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you.
Full training and support will be provided, including opportunities to develop your knowledge of hearing impairment and British Sign Language.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in lessons
- Reinforcing learning and helping students stay engaged
- Acting as a note-taker when required
- Supporting hearing equipment needs (training provided)
- Assisting students during exams and assessments
- Supporting assemblies, trips, and enrichment activities
- Working alongside specialist staff to help students achieve their potential
Why this role matters:
You'll help students feel confident, included, and supported throughout their school journey.
This is a role where relationships matter, small moments make a big difference, and every day brings something new.
This role could be ideal for:
- Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
- Youth workers
- Support workers
- Care professionals
- Sports coaches
- Psychology or Education graduates
- Anyone with experience supporting children or young people
If you're kind-hearted, resilient, and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Fixed-term contract until August 2027, with potential for extension
- Immediate start or Seotember 2026
- 30 hours per week, term-time only
- 8.25am to 2.55pm Monday to Friday - Term time (44 weeks)
- £17,197 - £17,427 actual salary
- Full training and ongoing support
- Opportunity to develop specialist SEND skills
- Supportive and welcoming school environment
- Meaningful work that has a lasting impact
Safeguarding
At Quokka Education, safeguarding comes first.
All applicants will be vetted in line with DfE guidance, including an online search as part of the recruitment process. We'll guide you through each stage so you know exactly what to expect.
Refer a Friend
Know someone who would be a great fit?
Refer a friend to Quokka Education and we'll pay you £100 if they successfully secure a role through us.