Education Keyworker / Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support organization in Portsmouth is looking for an experienced Education Keyworker to support vulnerable students facing significant barriers to education. The role involves developing effective learning programs and fostering trusting relationships. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEMH needs, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusive education. This position provides opportunities to make a positive impact on students’ lives.

Benefits

Generous sick pay

Pension scheme

Mileage paid for vehicle use

Qualifications

• Passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping young people succeed.
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills.
• Creative solutions in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students in delivering structured interventions.
• Develop and evaluate dynamic learning programs.
• Monitor student progress and adjust learning environments.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEMH needs

Relationship building

Teamwork

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

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. The suitable Keyworker would 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.

The suitable 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 a 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.

If you have a passion for working with children and would like to help children who find school challenging, then this is the role for you!