Education Support Worker

Sense; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Peterborough is seeking an Education Support Worker to assist individuals with multiple sensory impairments and learning disabilities. You will support groups, record progress, and maintain professional development. Candidates with experience in BSL or personal care will be favored. The role offers flexible hours and the chance to work in a rewarding environment with a strong focus on training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with sensory impairments or learning disabilities.
• Ability to effectively work as part of a team.
• Experience in person-centred planning and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups within the centre and community.
• Maintain Continuous Professional Development.
• Contribute to Individual Learning Plans.

Skills

Experience with sensory impairments

Team collaboration skills

Initiative

Education

Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Could you be a Sense Education Support Worker? We now have an opportunity for an Education Support Worker to join our Sense College in Peterborough. This is a permanent 21 hours a week role, working 3 days a week, Wednesday to Friday 9.15am - 4.15pm. Our college is open Monday to Friday for 38 weeks of the year.

Approach

We use a total communication approach which includes a variety of methods such as BSL / Sign Supported English / On Body Signing / Intensive Interaction / PECS / Hand Under Hand Exploration / Objects of Reference / Voice Output Communication Aids / Vocalisation, Facial Expression and Body Language.

What you will do

• Support individuals and groups within the centre and community.


• Team members who support learners with core funded educational needs will carry out education related responsibilities under the guidance of senior education colleagues.


• Maintain a Continuous Professional Development (CPD).


• Represent the college at external professional development events for Support Workers.


• Contribute to Individual Learning Plans/targets and monitor progress of these.


• Play a key role in ongoing assessment of learners.


• Provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.


• Deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.

Full job specification is attached below.

Your required skills and experiences

• Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability would be an advantage, as would knowledge of BSL, Makaton or other methods of communication; however, training will be provided.


• You will be able to work effectively as part of a team whilst demonstrating your own initiative.


• You will have experience of person-centred planning, keeping records up to date and providing personal care.


• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

How to apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or [e-mail]

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are 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. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/