Education Keyworker

Academics; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced Education Keyworker to join a SEMH School/Alternative Provision in Portsmouth. The role focuses on 1:1 pupil support, reigniting love for learning, building confidence and being a trusted adult for students facing barriers to education.

You will deliver structured interventions, develop learning plans, and work with staff, parents and external agencies. A full clean driving license is required; mileage is paid, and the salary is band G.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent with solid literacy and numeracy.
• Experience working with children with SEMH needs.
• Team player in supportive education environments.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 to break down barriers and develop academic, social and emotional skills.
• Deliver and evaluate a dynamic program of learning opportunities and ILPs/EHCPs.
• Assess and monitor student progress and adapt learning to needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help students overcome challenges.
• Create a welcoming, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and self-esteem in learners.
• Apply trauma-informed and restorative approaches to support safety and engagement.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and external agencies to maximise outcomes.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed

Restorative approaches

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Education Keyworker / Higher Level Teaching Assistant

SEMH School / Alternative Provision - Portsmouth

Salary: Band G, £32,061-£36,363 per annum, actual salary for 37hrs per week, term time plus 1 week £28,115-£31,887 per annum. Plus generous sick pay and pension scheme

Please note: Must have a full clean driving license and be willing to use your vehicle for school business - mileage paid at 45p per mile. Ideally located in Portsmouth.

Academics are looking for an experienced, passionate Education Keyworker who is creative, empathetic and able to build strong relationships with both highly vulnerable and challenging students who are unable to access mainstream education to join an SEMH School/Alternative Provision in Portsmouth. The suitable Education Keyworker will be someone who is looking for an education support / pastoral / mentor role, a role that fits outside the box.

You will be required to work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and your role will be to help reignite their love for learning, build their confidence, be that trusted adult the student needs and help them to believe in themselves. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people who face significant barriers to education. You will ideally live in the Portsmouth area as all students live locally.

The suitable Education Keyworker will be:

• Supporting students in breaking down barriers and delivering structured interventions to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Developing, delivering, and evaluating a dynamic program of creative and accredited learning opportunities including the development of Individual Learning Plans and Educational Health Care Plans.
• Assessing and monitoring student progress.
• Bringing patience, creativity, and a sense of humour to the everyday challenges of alternative education
• Building positive, trusting relationships to help students overcome challenges.
• Delivering support, adapting learning to meet individual needs by creating a welcoming, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
• Encouraging confidence, resilience, and self-esteem in young people, helping students see their potential even when they can't see it themselves.
• Using trauma-informed and restorative approaches to help students feel safe, valued and understood.
• Translating a "I'm not doing it" into a "Alright, I'll give it a go"

They are looking for an Education Keyworker with:

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs
• A team player who thrives in a supportive, passionate environment working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• An NVQ Level 4 or equivalent with solid literacy and numeracy skills.
• A relationship builder. Someone who's adaptable & resilient - every day is different, and challenges require creative solutions.
• Passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping young people succeed.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy