Education Support Worker for Students with Disabilities

Shaftesbury; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaftesbury Victoria School in Poole is seeking an Education Support Worker to help students with disabilities access learning and daily activities. You will work alongside teachers and therapists to create a nurturing, inclusive and safe environment where every student can thrive.

You will build trusting relationships, support personal development and promote wellbeing, independence and inclusion through a patient, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• The ability to work as part of a team, while using initiative and showing enthusiasm.
• Excellent communication skills and a caring, patient approach.
• Strong basic levels of literacy and numeracy are important for this role. NB If you do not hold formal qualifications, these skills may be assessed as part of the selection process.
• A positive attitude towards training, learning and continuous personal development.
• A commitment to promoting inclusion, wellbeing and respect for all.

Responsibilities

• As an Education Support Worker, you will inspire and support students in their learning and daily activities, helping them enjoy school, build confidence and stay safe.
• Working closely with teachers and therapists, you will promote wellbeing, independence and inclusion while maintaining high standards of care, communication and teamwork every day.
• Bring your interests, enthusiasm and creativity whether it’s art, music, sport, reading, computers, cooking or community involvement, and use them to make learning engaging and meaningful for our students.

Skills

Passion for supporting children with""

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Literacy and numeracy basics

Training and development

Inclusion and wellbeing

Job description

Shaftesbury Victoria School in Poole is seeking an Education Support Worker to help students with disabilities access learning and daily activities. You will work alongside teachers and therapists to create a nurturing, inclusive and safe environment where every student can thrive.

You will build trusting relationships, support personal development and promote wellbeing, independence and inclusion through a patient, proactive approach.