Education Support Worker — Empower Young Learners

Sense; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sense College Peterborough is hiring an Education Support Worker to help young people with complex disabilities achieve their goals. This permanent role is 21 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, at £14.00 per hour, based at 50 Forder Way, Peterborough.

You’ll support learning, personal care and the development of communication and life skills in an inclusive setting. The role offers opportunities to develop specialist SEND skills, work with experienced colleagues, and progress through CPD and

Qualifications

• A positive, enthusiastic and inclusive approach to supporting people with special educational needs and disabilities.
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to Level 2.
• An understanding of person-centred support and the importance of individual learning goals.
• The ability to keep accurate records and contribute to monitoring learner progress.
• A willingness to support learners with personal care where needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners to develop communication, independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Helping deliver creative, inclusive learning activities that inspire learners and encourage them to achieve their goals.
• Finding innovative ways to adapt activities and teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Supporting learners to work towards the outcomes in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Encouraging learners to explore technology and develop their English and maths skills in accessible, practical ways.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and supporting learners to make choices and express their preferences.
• Providing personal care and promoting dignity, wellbeing and independence where required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to learner reviews and celebrating individual progress.

Skills

Positive attitude

Enthusiastic

Inclusive approach

Person-centred support

Literacy level 2

Education

Level 3 teaching support qualification

Job description

Sense College Peterborough is hiring an Education Support Worker to help young people with complex disabilities achieve their goals. This permanent role is 21 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, at £14.00 per hour, based at 50 Forder Way, Peterborough.

You’ll support learning, personal care and the development of communication and life skills in an inclusive setting. The role offers opportunities to develop specialist SEND skills, work with experienced colleagues, and progress through CPD and