Education Support Worker - Local Authority

Reed; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services provider in Sheffield is seeking an Education Support Worker to assist young people with high needs. The role involves providing tailored educational support under the guidance of tutors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and facilitating learning for small groups. Ideal candidates should have experience in an educational setting and strong communication skills. This part-time position offers an hourly rate of £12.60 paid via PAYE.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Team impact on learners' lives

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by learners with high needs.
• Ability to work effectively under the guidance of educational professionals.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations related to education and child safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to young people with high needs.
• Facilitate delivery of educational programmes to small groups.
• Monitor and support the safety and well-being of learners.
• Collaborate with educational staff to identify and address learning barriers.

Skills

Supporting young people in an educational setting

Understanding challenges faced by learners with high needs

Working under guidance of educational professionals

Knowledge of statutory regulations related to education and child safety

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Education Support Worker

• Hourly Rate: £12.60 PAYE
• Location: S5, Sheffield
• Job Type: Part-time

We are seeking an Education Support Worker to provide essential support to young people with high needs. This role involves removing barriers to learning to promote effective participation and facilitating the delivery of education programmes to small groups and individuals under the direction of tutors and managers. The successful candidate will ensure that learners are kept safe at all times and that all activities comply with statutory regulations and best practices.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide tailored support to young people with high needs, ensuring effective participation in learning activities.
• Facilitate the delivery of educational programmes to small groups and individuals, as directed by tutors and managers.
• Monitor and support the safety and well-being of learners throughout activities.
• Ensure that all practices adhere to statutory regulations and guidelines set by the Service Area, Directorate, and wider Council.
• Collaborate with educational staff to identify and address learning barriers for individual students.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in supporting young people in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by learners with high needs.
• Ability to work effectively under the guidance of educational professionals.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations related to education and child safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with students, staff, and external agencies.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 PAYE.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Being part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of young learners.

To apply for the Education Support Worker position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role