Education Support Worker (FTC)

Sense; Hampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holiday

Free DBS Check

Leadership and development training

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Sense College Peterborough seeks an Education Support Worker to assist learners with developing communication, independence and daily living skills within a supportive educational setting. The role involves dressing and personal care duties and contributing to EHCP plans.

You will work alongside education colleagues to enable inclusive teaching, track progress, and participate in learner reviews. The post is part-time (28 hours across four days) in Peterborough.

Qualifications

• A good level of general education including literacy and numeracy to Level 2.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 teaching support qualification.
• Experience or willingness to work with learners with SEND.
• Ability to contribute to EHCP development and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to develop skills, independence and confidence towards adulthood.
• Assist teaching staff and support learning in classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and EHCPs.
• Support learners with dressing and personal care as required.
• Promote positive behaviour and learner progression.

Education

Level 3 teaching support qualification

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1+

PTLLS Level 3

Health and Social Care Diploma

IT qualification Level 2

Job description

Could you be an Education Support Worker?

We have a great opportunity for an Education Support Worker to join our team at Sense College Peterborough, supporting learners to develop their skills, independence and confidence as they prepare for adulthood.

This is a part-time, fixed-term role working 28 hours per week across four days, with a salary of £14 per hour. (The contract is due to end July 2027)

As an Education Support Worker, you'll work closely with learners to help them achieve the outcomes identified in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), keeping their individual needs, choices and aspirations at the heart of the support you provide.

You'll work alongside experienced education colleagues to support teaching and learning, finding creative and inclusive ways to help learners overcome barriers and develop their skills. You'll inspire and motivate learners, promote positive learner behaviour and support them to progress towards their individual goals.

Your role will also involve contributing to learner reviews and education team meetings, maintaining accurate records and supporting the development and monitoring of person-centred plans and EHCPs.

The duties are varied, and no two days are the same. You may support learners to take part in educational activities, develop their communication and everyday living skills and access opportunities that help prepare them for adulthood. Supporting learners with dressing and personal care is also a requirement of this role.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for someone who is caring, motivated and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.

You’ll need:

• A good level of general education, including literacy and numeracy to Level 2
• A willingness to work towards a Level 3 teaching support qualification
• A positive attitude towards working with people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• An understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
• An understanding of person-centred planning and the ability to contribute to the development and monitoring of person-centred plans and EHCPs
• The ability to maintain clear, accurate records and communicate information effectively
• The ability and willingness to support learners with dressing and personal care
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build positive relationships with learners
• Previous experience supporting people with sensory or dual sensory impairments or complex needs would be an advantage, as would recent experience within a specialist education college or similar setting.
• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 or above is also desirable, alongside qualifications such as PTLLS Level 3, a Health and Social Care Diploma or an IT qualification at Level 2. Experience of supporting learner assessments, mentoring, person-centred planning or learners whose behaviour may be challenging would also be beneficial.

About Sense College Peterborough

At Sense College Peterborough, we provide specialist education and support designed around the individual needs, interests and aspirations of our learners.

We offer a broad range of learning opportunities that support learners to develop their communication, independence, everyday living skills and confidence while working towards meaningful educational outcomes and preparing for adulthood.

You’ll be joining a team committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every learner is listened to, encouraged to achieve and supported to have greater choice and control over their future.

The role is based at Sense College Peterborough, Ground Floor, 50 Forder Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8JB.

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free leadership and management development
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training opportunities
• Flexibile working and family-friendly policies
• Health and wellbeing support
• Pension Scheme

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.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role is 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.