Education Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Education Support Worker at a small independent special school in Northampton. This role involves providing tailored support to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering their engagement and helping them overcome barriers to learning. The ideal candidate will be motivated, empathetic, and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Join a dedicated team that values the welfare of children and offers ongoing training and support. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and the chance to impact students positively.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Enhanced DBS check assistance

Qualifications

• Experience required in supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to transport pupils and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support and supervision for pupils.
• Encourage pupil engagement in the learning process.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Ability to inspire and motivate

Empathy with young people

Commitment and enthusiasm

Education

Good general standard of education to Level 2

GCSE Grade 4 equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Education Support Worker required on a permanent basis for SEMH school in Northampton

Are you looking for a new permanent Education Support Worker position for this academic year?

One of our client SEMH schools in the Northampton area is looking to appoint an Education Support Worker beginning as soon as possible. This will be on a full time, permanent basis and the successful candidate will be salaried directly through the school.

Role: Education Support Worker

Location: Northampton

Start: ASAP

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £24,420 to £26,440 per annum

The school is a small independent special school located in Northampton, with class sizes of roughly 2 to 5 pupils. They are looking to appoint an Education Support Worker, who can provide individual support and supervision for pupils, encouraging their engagement in the learning process, working towards agreed aims and objectives.

Requirements:

• Experience of working with children and young people
• An interest in supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning
• Ability to inspire, motivate and empathise with young people
• High levels of motivation, commitment and enthusiasm
• Good general standard of education to Level 2 including GCSE Grade 4 equivalent in English and Maths
• You will be required to transport pupils so you must be able to drive and have access to your own car

For immediate consideration, please apply for this position using a copy of your most recent CV which includes your current employment and includes any employment gaps. Once your CV has been reviewed, a consultant from the PWR team will contact you to discuss the next steps.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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