Senior Education Support Worker: Inclusive Learning

Sense; Streatley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 24 days + bank

DBS Check

Leadership development

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Pension

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Sense College Streatley is seeking a caring, motivated Support Worker to assist young people and adults with complex disabilities in accessing learning and developing independence. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours/week), Monday–Friday, 8:45am–3:45pm, with a salary of £13 per hour.

You will support mobility, health, wellbeing and communication, helping learners build confidence and participate in daily life.

Qualifications

• Previous caring or support experience in personal, voluntary or professional capacity.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Adapt communication style to meet learners' needs.
• Willingness to develop new communication skills, including signs and symbols.
• Support learners with mobility and participate in activities.
• Confidence using initiative and good judgement.
• Creative, person-centred problem solving approach.
• Build positive working relationships with learners and staff.
• Experience with sensory impairments is advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive; swimming ability and BSL knowledge desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to take part in meaningful activities and develop independence.
• Assist with mobility, health, wellbeing and personal care as needed.
• Help learners access local community and participate in activities that match their interests.
• Encourage confidence, new skills and active participation in daily life.
• Adapt communication methods to individual needs, including signs and symbols.

Skills

Caring experience

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Sign language basics

Driving licence

Job description

Sense College Streatley is seeking a caring, motivated Support Worker to assist young people and adults with complex disabilities in accessing learning and developing independence. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours/week), Monday–Friday, 8:45am–3:45pm, with a salary of £13 per hour.

You will support mobility, health, wellbeing and communication, helping learners build confidence and participate in daily life.