Education Support Worker

Runshaw; Leyland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Runshaw College in Leyland, Lancashire, is recruiting Education Support Workers to assist students with learning differences or disabilities. You will provide high quality, timely support in and out of class to help students access the curriculum, develop independence and thrive.

The role requires organisation, adaptability, and excellent communication, with a collaborative team mindset. Closing date is 12 noon, Friday 18th September 2026.

Qualifications

• Organised, adaptable approach to supporting students.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates empathy and patience with learners.
• Positive team player who builds good relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of learning differences or disabilities to access the curriculum.
• Provide high quality and timely in-class and out-of-class support to meet individual student needs.
• Help students develop independence and thrive in their learning environment.

Skills

Organised

Adaptable

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Job description

£14.07 per hour plus a competitive benefits package

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

We now have a number of vacancies for Education Support Workers. This is an ideal role for someone who can work effectively to support students with a range of learning differences or disabilities, providing high quality and timely support to students, both in and out of class, to meet the individual needs of students to enable them to access the curriculum, develop independence and to thrive. To be successful in this role, you will need to be organised, adaptable, have highly effective communication skills, demonstrate empathy, be a positive team player and build positive relationships.

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 18th September 2026

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.