Education support worker- fixed term

Sense; Kettering; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense College in Rothwell is seeking an Education Support Worker on a 1-year fixed-term contract, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:15am–4:15pm for 39 weeks per year. You will help learners make successful transitions to adulthood, supporting EHCP outcomes and promoting a high‑quality education experience.

Experience with sensory impairment, autism or learning disability is advantageous; training for communication methods such as BSL or Makaton will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people who have sensory impairment, autism or learning disability is advantageous.
• Training will be provided for communication methods such as BSL or Makaton.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learners for transitions into adulthood under EHCP outcomes.
• Work closely with learners to achieve education and health care plan goals.
• Support personal care as required and promote health and wellbeing.
• Maintain records and contribute to person-centred planning and service quality.

Skills

Sensory impairment experience

Autism awareness

Makaton/BSL knowledge

Education

English level 2

Maths level 2

Job description

Could you be an Education Sense Support Worker?

We now have an excitingopportunity for Education Support Workersto join our Sense College in Rothwell.

This is a 1-year fixed-term, with the potential for an additional year if student numbers reflect this, contract role working 35 hours per week, working Monday-Friday 9:15am-4:!5pm, for 39 weeks per year.

Your role is to prepare learners appropriately for the many possible transitions into adulthood. You will work closely with learners to achieve outcomes of their Education, Health and Care Plans.

You will work within the framework of the Sense Values to:

• Keep the needs of the learners at the centre of your attention at all times;
• Enablelearners to influence their services and the way they are supported;
• Help Sense to provide a high-quality education experience
• Supporting people with their personal care is a requirement of this role.

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals, and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you maysupport with personal care needs and help them take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.

Does this sound right for you?

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.
• It is essential that you are able to work effectively as part of a team whilst demonstrating your own initiative. You will have had 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

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. More information on this can be found hereOur commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

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/about-us/equality-and-diversity/