School Support Worker

Academics; Kempston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a compassionate School Support Worker in Kempston to support students with special educational needs (SEN). The role involves providing emotional support, guidance, and helping students engage in their education. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in psychology or mental health and demonstrate patience and empathy. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience in education and training.

Qualifications

• Background or strong interest in psychology, mental health, youth work, or SEN.
• Passion for inclusion, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Ability to commute to Kempston.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and reassurance.
• Offer guidance and encouragement.
• Support the development of coping strategies and positive behaviours.
• Help students engage meaningfully in their education.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

School Support Worker

Location: Kempston

Pay: £460-£500 per week

Hours: Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm

Sector: Education and Training

Looking for a new opportunity in education and training?

Are you a Psychology graduate or an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

Academics is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Support Worker to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN provision in Kempston. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support students with additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and flourish both academically and emotionally.

The Role

As a School Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to remove barriers to learning and support students with special educational needs (SEN). You\'ll play a vital role in helping young people develop confidence, resilience, and independence.

Your daily impact will include:

• Providing emotional support and reassurance
• Offering guidance and encouragement
• Supporting the development of coping strategies and positive behaviours
• Helping students engage meaningfully in their education
• This is a highly rewarding position where your support can make a genuine and lasting difference.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a background or strong interest in psychology, mental health, youth work, or SEN
• Is passionate about inclusion, wellbeing, and personal development
• Can commute to Kempston
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience, and strong communication skills

A Brilliant Career Pathway

This School Support Worker role provides valuable hands-on experience for those considering careers in:

• Education and Teaching
• Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• Youth Work or Youth Justice
• Behaviour Support or Therapeutic Roles

Whether you\'re a recent graduate or an experienced SEN professional, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful experience within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

If you\'re looking for a stepping stone into education and training and want to be part of a team making a real difference to young people in Kempston, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey as a School Support Worker in Kempston today.