Education Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and proactive Education Support Worker to provide 1:1 mentoring for students needing extra guidance. This role offers an exciting chance to support young people in overcoming barriers to education, developing essential life skills, and fostering resilience. With varied and rewarding work, you'll engage in both classroom and alternative learning environments, creating a positive impact on students' lives. If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience in education, youth work, or coaching roles.
• Proactive and resilient, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring, supporting students academically and emotionally.
• Foster a safe and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Education Support

1:1 Mentoring

Communication Skills

Behavior Management

Youth Work

Coaching

Adaptability

Education

Minimum 3 months child-based experience

Job description

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Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education? We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Education Support Worker to provide 1:1 mentoring for students who need extra guidance to succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students in both classroom and alternative learning environments, helping them develop confidence, resilience and essential life skills. Whether you come from an education, youth work or coaching background, your skills can make a real impact.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Real Difference - Help students re-engage with education and develop essential life skills
• Varied & Rewarding Work - No two days are the same, with opportunities for off-site learning experiences like farm visits and sports activities
• Supportive Environment - Work within a specialist provision that values wellbeing and staff development

About The School:

This specialist provision supports students aged 11 - 16 who have been excluded from school or are at risk of exclusion. With a focus on core subjects, vocational training and alternative learning, the school helps students build confidence, resilience and the skills they need for a brighter future.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 mentoring, supporting students both academically and emotionally
• Assist with personalised timetables, including off-site activities such as outdoor education and vocational training.
• Foster a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment, prioritising student wellbeing
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies in line with EHCPs
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and parents/carers

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience in education, youth work, coaching or support roles (minimum 3 months child based experience in the UK, including voluntary work)
• Proactive, resilient and enthusiastic, with a passion for helping young people thrive
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and engage students
• Adaptable and flexible - every day presents new challenges and opportunities
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car for off-site activities

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay