Education Support Assistant Basildon

One to One Personnel; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Accrual

Free onsite breakfasts

Canteen

Discounted or free food

Job summary

One to One Personnel Limited is urgently seeking an Education Support Officer in Basildon. The role involves providing tailored academic and emotional support to students with additional needs, in mainstream or specialist settings. It is a 30-hour week, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with Fridays off.

The post entails supporting learners, collaborating with teachers, and promoting independence. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Confident, approachable personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in customer service or a learner-facing role.
• SEND experience is desirable.
• Genuine passion for education and student wellbeing.
• In date Enhanced DBS or on the update system is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups based on personalised support plans.
• Promote learner voice and independence across all aspects of college life.
• Collaborate with academic staff and Learning Mentors to monitor progress and improve outcomes.
• Support attendance and punctuality interventions.
• Assist with educational activities, including trips and residentials.
• Advocate for students and help them develop self-advocacy skills.
• Adapt teaching materials and provide scribing/reading assistance where needed.
• Help students plan for life beyond their current programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

SEND experience

Education focus

DBS clearance

Job description

Education Support Officer

Basildon | £15 per hour | Mon to Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm | 30 hours per week - Urgently Required Immediate Start!

The Role

Make a Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about supporting learners and helping them thrive? Join our clients dynamic team as an Education Support Assistant, where you’ll work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with additional needs, whether in mainstream or specialist education settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to empower students, promote independence, and ensure every learner feels heard, valued, and supported.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups based on personalised support plans
• Promote learner voice and independence across all aspects of college life
• Collaborate with academic staff and Learning Mentors to monitor progress and improve outcomes
• Support attendance and punctuality interventions
• Assist with educational activities, including trips and residentials
• Advocate for students and help them develop self-advocacy skills
• Adapt teaching materials and provide scribing/reading assistance where needed
• Help students plan for life beyond their current programme

What you’ll need

• A confident, approachable personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in customer service or a learner-facing role
• SEND experience
• A genuine passion for education and student wellbeing
• In date Enhanced DBS or on the update system

What’s in it for you?

• Paying £15.00 per hour weekly pay
• Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch) Fridays off! Term time only
• Located in Basildon, close to the train station
• Immediate start
• Temporary position, potentially ongoing to permanent
• Holiday Accrual
• Free onsite breakfasts

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Discounted or free food

Questions:

• Do you live close to the location of work?
• Do you have an up to date Enhanced DBS or are you on the update system? This is essential for the role
• Are you able to start ASAP?