Senior Learning Support Worker

Salutem Care And Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Student Support Worker. The role involves leading care plans, training staff, and providing personalized support to students with special needs. Ideal candidates will have strong empathy, teamworking, and communication skills. You will contribute to promoting student independence and dignity in a supportive environment. We offer various employee benefits, including medical and financial support, alongside a commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to deliver person-centred care tailored to student preferences.
• Confidence to support students through transitions and promote their independence.
• Awareness of safeguarding, mental capacity, and student welfare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of care plans and safety assessments.
• Train staff to meet student needs and ensure high-quality personal care.
• Administer medication and healthcare tasks following protocols.
• Support students in educational activities on-site and off-site.
• Maintain a clean and safe setting in line with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Empathy and understanding for young people with SEND

Strong teamworking skills

Commitment to ongoing learning

Communication skills

Job description

About The Company

Beaumont College is a very special place. We provide highly personalised pathways for special school leavers, and we support them in the journey to become adults, and to live independent and fulfilling lives as far as possible.
Student Support Workers work directly with day students, and develop the insight, skills and competencies to support students to thrive as young adults. Students are all special school leavers, with ambitious visions for busy fulfilling lives at and beyond college. Students are considered to have special educational needs and disabilities. Our students follow a pathway relevant to their starting points, and student support workers can develop specialist knowledge behaviours and skills in working with individuals who have complex, multiple and profound disabilities, through to those who aspire to gain paid or voluntary employment.
As a specialist post-16 college setting, we have a wide range of health professionals including nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language specialists, physiotherapists and eating and drinking specialists, along with an ethos to support and promote positive behaviours. Senior Student Support Workers work with teachers, tutors and health professionals to extend learning into life outside of the college setting. The goal is resilient graduates, who are confident as young adults and believe in themselves; they show this through reduced reliance on others and through self-advocacy.
Our students enjoy learning and they love our college, so we do have a lot to smile about. We are a close knit team and would welcome new colleagues to be part of this enabling, empowering and equipping world of supporting students to fulfil their potential.

About The Role

Term‑Time only 37.5 hours per week

Your Role Will Include:

• Leading the development and maintenance of care plans, behaviour support strategies, and health & safety assessments.
• Supporting and training staff to ensure they are confident and competent in meeting student needs.
• Delivering and monitoring high‑quality personal care tailored to each student’s preferences.
• Acting as Deputy to the Lead Tutor, supporting day‑to‑day operations and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Providing staff supervision and promoting a respectful, inclusive working environment.
• Administering medication and delegated healthcare tasks following robust, person‑centred protocols.
• Ensuring accurate record‑keeping using approved systems.
• Promoting student independence, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of college and community life.
• Supporting students in educational activities both on‑site and off‑site.
• Championing effective communication across teams, families, and external professionals.
• Encouraging self‑advocacy and personal development in students.
• Creating a calm, safe, and stimulating environment that supports positive behaviour and learning.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure setting in line with health and safety legislation.
• Leading by example in using communication and training platforms effectively.

What We’re Looking For:

• Empathy and understanding for young people with SEND.
• Strong teamworking skills and the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice.
• Willingness to undertake training in healthcare and nursing tasks.
• Confidence in supporting students through change and promoting independence.
• Awareness of safeguarding, mental capacity, and student welfare.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.

Our Values:

• Supportive – We help everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious – We strive for the best outcomes for our students.
• Loyal – We put people first and deliver on our promises.
• Unique – We innovate without compromising quality.
• Transparent – We’re open, honest, and always learning.
• Engaging – We work in partnership with students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Meaningful – We help everyone live a life full of purpose and opportunity.

Why Choose Us?

• ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• ✅Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• ✅Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• ✅Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
• Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.
• We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace UK & Ireland.
• We are a Disability confident committed company.
• We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s homes are rated Good or Outstanding.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.