Education Support worker

Sense; Kettering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sense College Rothwell is hiring an Education Support Worker to help learners develop skills, independence and confidence for adulthood. The role is part-time (14 hours/week) during term time, with a one-year fixed-term contract and salary of £14 per hour.

You will support learners with EHCPs, contribute to learner reviews, and assist with dressing and personal care as needed in a caring, SEND-focused environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at level or equivalent required.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 teaching support qualification.
• Positive attitude towards working with people with SEND.
• Understanding of Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
• Understanding of person-centred planning and EHCPs.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
• Ability to support learners with dressing and personal care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to develop skills, independence and confidence as they prepare for adulthood.
• Contribute to EHCPs and learner reviews; maintain records and support person-centred plans.
• Support teaching and learning with inclusive approaches and adapt activities for accessibility.
• Help learners participate in educational activities and develop communication and daily living skills.
• Assist with dressing and personal care as required.
• Work with education colleagues to build positive relationships and monitor progress.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

SEND experience

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 teaching support qualification

Job description

Could you be an Education Support Worker?

We have a great opportunity for an Education Support Worker to join our team at Sense College Rothwell, supporting learners to develop their skills, independence and confidence as they prepare for adulthood.

This is a part-time, fixed-term role working 14 hours per week, Thursday and Friday from 9:15am–4:15pm, for 39 weeks per year (term time), on a one-year fixed-term contract, with a salary of £14 per hour.

As an Education Support Worker, you'll work closely with learners to help them achieve the outcomes identified in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), keeping their individual needs, choices and aspirations at the heart of the support you provide.

You'll work alongside experienced education colleagues to support teaching and learning, finding creative and inclusive ways to help learners overcome barriers and develop their skills. You'll encourage learners to achieve their goals, build their confidence and take an active role in their own education and future.

Your role will also involve contributing to learner reviews and education team meetings, maintaining accurate records and supporting the development and monitoring of person-centred plans and EHCPs.

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. You may support learners to take part in educational activities, develop their communication and everyday living skills and access opportunities within their wider community. Supporting learners with dressing and personal care is also a requirement of this role.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who is caring, motivated and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.

You’ll need:

• Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent
• A willingness to work towards a Level 3 teaching support qualification
• A positive attitude towards working with people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• An understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
• An understanding of person-centred planning and the ability to contribute to the development and monitoring of person-centred plans and EHCPs
• The ability to maintain clear and accurate records
• The ability and willingness to support learners with dressing and personal care
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build positive relationships with learners

Previous experience supporting people with sensory or dual sensory impairments or complex needs would be an advantage, as would experience within a specialist education college or similar setting.

Full training and ongoing development will be provided to support you in your role.

About Sense College Rothwell

At Sense College Rothwell, we provide specialist education and support designed around the individual needs, interests and aspirations of our learners.

Our learners are supported to develop their communication, independence and everyday living skills while working towards meaningful educational outcomes and preparing for the different transitions they may make into adulthood.

You’ll be joining a team committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every learner is listened to, encouraged to achieve and supported to have greater choice and control over their future.

The role is based at Sense College Rothwell, Rothwell Grange Court, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8FB.

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free leadership and management development
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training opportunities
• Flexible working and family-friendly policiesHealth and wellbeing support
• Pension Scheme

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the Talent Acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential.

We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.