Education Support Worker — Special Needs Education

Livability Journal Communications, Inc; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

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

We value patience, teamwork and commitment to pupil development, offering a comprehensive induction, specialist training and opportunities for career progression within our warm school community.

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

• Inspire and support students in their learning and daily activities, helping them enjoy school, build confidence and stay safe.
• Promote wellbeing, independence and inclusion while maintaining high standards of care, communication and teamwork every day.
• Bring interests and creativity to engage learning across art, music, sport, reading, computers, cooking or community involvement.

Skills

Support children with disabilities

Team player

Excellent communication

Literacy and numeracy basics

Willingness to train

Inclusion and wellbeing

Job description

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

We value patience, teamwork and commitment to pupil development, offering a comprehensive induction, specialist training and opportunities for career progression within our warm school community.