Educational Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Educational Support Worker in Poole to assist children facing special educational needs. This full-time, permanent position offers a supportive environment where you can make a positive impact in children's lives. Candidates should have experience working with children and be prepared to follow safeguarding guidelines.

Benefits

Support from a consultant

Varied working environment

Competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ability to understand and follow safeguarding rules.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and outside who need extra help.
• Help children build confidence and social skills.
• Work with teachers to create a caring learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Title: Educational Support Worker
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Do you enjoy helping children who need extra support in school?

GSL Education are happy to offer a great opportunity for a caring and patient Educational Support Worker to join a supportive school in Poole. This is a full-time, permanent role ideal for anyone who loves supporting children to reach their best.

About the Role:
As an Educational Support Worker, you will support pupils who may have special educational needs or emotional and social challenges. You’ll work closely with teachers and other staff to give one-to-one or small group support. Your help will make sure pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in class and outside of class who need extra help with learning or behaviour.
• Follow support plans that help students stay focused, calm, and involved.
• Help children build confidence, social skills, and independence.
• Work with teachers and SENCOs to create a caring learning environment.
• Keep track of how pupils are doing and share this with the teaching team.
• Support children with sensory or mobility needs, if needed.
• Follow all school rules to help keep children safe and happy.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care, or SEN settings is desirable.
• A calm and caring attitude, with the ability to stay patient.
• Good at talking to and working with children and adults.
• Understand how to keep children safe and follow school safeguarding rules.
• Able to stay calm and positive, even in difficult situation.
• A full CV covering the last 10 years (with no unexplained gaps).
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Why Work with GSL Education:

• Good hourly pay between £13.68 - £16.12, depending on your experience.
• Support from a friendly consultant who understands your needs.
• A rewarding job where every day is different.

If you want to make a real difference in children’s lives and enjoy a meaningful job as an Educational Support Worker in a school that cares, we would love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for this Educational Support Worker role, please click ‘apply now’ and send your full and up-to-date CV. One of our friendly consultants will contact you soon.