Emotional Support Worker - Oxford

ACADEMICS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oxford is seeking an Emotional Support Worker to help children with additional needs beginning in January. The ideal candidate should be kind and proactive while providing direct support in classroom environments. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson setup, managing classroom behavior, and helping students regulate their emotions. This role is full-time, term-time only, with a salary of £83 - £95 per day, making it an excellent opportunity for those aspiring to work in psychology or education.

Qualifications

• Must have eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in supporting children with additional needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students in classroom settings.
• Assist with lesson setup and keep the classroom environment inviting.
• Help manage classroom behavior and supervise students.

Skills

Compassionate

Proactive

Ability to adapt

Job description

Emotional Support Worker - Oxford

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can support children with additional needs? Are you seeking an opportunity where you can embark on a career in either psychology or education?

An outstanding school in Oxford are looking to employ an emotional support worker to start in January. If you are keen to get started and are up for a challenge, then apply now!

The role of an Emotional Support Worker is a special one! You will be providing direct support and assistance to the students in the classroom. These students struggle with additional needs that include autism, ADHD, OCD, school avoidance, stress and anxiety.

You will provide assistance in either 1 to 1 settings or in small groups. You will provide interventions that will help support the children and teach them healthy ways to cope and regulate their emotions. You will also be involved and help with the general running's of the classroom. This will include helping the class teacher with setting up of lessons, helping to prepare the lessons, keep the classroom a tidy and inviting environment, help with general supervision and manage general classroom behaviour.

The ideal Emotional Support Worker will be kind, compassionate and have a passion for helping children. You will be up for a challenge and not only proactive but also take initiative. Many of the children that attend this school have education and health care plans so you must be able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of the children.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorships. You must also have an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Key information regarding the role:

• Emotional Support Worker
• Oxford
• January Start
• Good travel links
• £83 - £95 per day
• Term time only
• Valuable experience to add to your CV

If you feel you would be a great fit for this role - then apply now! Interviews will be taking place throughout this week and next week. You can apply directly to this advert.

Oxford - Emotional Support Worker - Full time - January Start