Education Support Worker

Fresh Futures group; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 17,124 - 20,930; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Futures group is seeking a dedicated individual to support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs at Brian Jackson College. This role involves building relationships with learners and helping them overcome barriers to success through tailored support.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, calm, and possess strong organisational skills, contributing to each student's wellbeing and development. You will work closely with tutors to enhance learners' engagement in academic and vocational activities. Experience in a similar role is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or behavioural needs required.
• Ability to build strong relationships with young people essential.
• Commitment to inclusion and improving young people's outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support allocated students with behavioural needs.
• Collaborate with tutors for comprehensive learning support.
• Help develop confidence and independence in learners.
• Encourage positive behaviour and student engagement.
• Assist in transitions to post 16 education.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEMH needs

Understanding of trauma-informed approaches

Strong communication skills

Resilience and calmness in challenging situations

Organisational skills

Proactive and solution-focused mindset

Job description

Hours of Work:30.75 hrs per week
Salary:£19,027.58 PA
Base: Brian Jackson College, Vision House, High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AD

Closing Date: 3rd July
Interview Date: 9th July

Be the Difference in a young person’s journey

At Brian Jackson College we work with young people who need something different, a provision where relationships, understanding and high expectations come together to create meaningful change.

About us

Brian Jackson College is part of fresh futures, a charity delivering impactful services.

Our Post 16 Provision focuses on:

• Supporting learners with complex SEMH needs
• Creating a nurturing, inclusive and relational environment
• Preparing young people for adulthood, employment and independence
• Delivering personalised pathways that remove barriers to success.

The role:

This is a highly relational, student facing role, where your ability to build trust and support behaviour is key. This role is largely 1-2-1

You Will:

• Support an allocated student with social emotional and behavioural needs using a calm, consistent approach.
• Work alongside tutors to support learning across academic, vocational and enrichment activities.
• Deliver and contribute to individual behaviour and support plans.
• Help learners develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Support transitions into and through post 16 education.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Support off site learning, work placements and enrichment opportunities.

You will play a vital role in helping learners overcome barriers, make positive choices and prepare for adulthood.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Understands trauma informed and relational approaches to behaviour.
• Is calm, resilient and able to respond positively in challenging situations.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Is flexible, proactive and solution focused
• Has strong communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for young people.