Casual Education Support Worker (Term Time Only)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational sick pay

Local Authority Pension Fund

Flexible working

Special leave for religious festivals

Sabbaticals

Induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym

Free parking

Job summary

Bury College is seeking casual Education Support Workers to assist learners during term time. The role involves in-class support, aiding students with mobility or sensory needs, and helping with personal care where required.

You will support inclusion, help learners participate in college life, and coordinate with staff to meet individual needs. Candidates should have a recognised support work qualification and be prepared for safeguarding checks, including an online search.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in support work or equivalent
• Minimum A*-C grades in Maths and English or equivalent
• Experience with learners with additional needs preferred

Responsibilities

• In-class support to ensure learner participation and communication
• In and out of class support for learners with mobility or sensory impairments, including personal care
• Support learners with learning difficulties or disabilities to take part in college life and reach their learning goals
• Facilitate inclusion by supporting appropriate behaviour
• Ensure reasonable adjustments are met
• Support social skills, work experience, and educational trips and visits
• Contribute to support strategies that promote individual independence
• Liaise with teaching and support staff to meet individual support needs

Skills

Recognising needs

Liaising with staff

Education

Maths & English C or better

Job description

Bury College's Personal Development, Vocational & Foundation department is recruiting casual Education Support Workers, deployed on an ad-hoc basis during term time only. The work centres on in-class support for learner participation and communication, plus in and out of class support for students with mobility or sensory impairments, which can include personal care and trips. Posts suit experienced staff working with students who have additional needs in a supported learning setting. A recognised support work qualification is essential, and shortlisted candidates will have an online search as part of safeguarding checks.

What the job involves

• In-class support to ensure learner participation and communication
• In and out of class support for learners with mobility or sensory impairments, including personal care
• Support learners with learning difficulties or disabilities to take part in college life and reach their learning goals
• Facilitate inclusion by supporting appropriate behaviour
• Ensure reasonable adjustments are met
• Support social skills, work experience, and educational trips and visits
• Contribute to support strategies that promote individual independence
• Liaise with teaching and support staff to meet individual support needs

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in support work or equivalent certification
• Minimum A*-C grades in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with young people with additional learning support needs

Skills & knowledge

• Recognising and responding to the needs of individuals
• Liaising with teaching and support staff to meet individual support needs

Checks & eligibility

• Online search as part of due diligence for shortlisted candidates

What’s offered

• Occupational sick pay
• Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working and family friendly policy
• Special leave of absence and paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym, nursery, free parking and cycle to work scheme