Student Support Worker

Randstad Education; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school and college is seeking a passionate Student Support Worker in East Grinstead to help young adults with special educational needs. The full-time role includes facilitating learning, promoting independence, and collaborating with teachers. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to make a positive impact. Offers competitive pay and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training including Care Certificate

Free parking

Subsidised on-site dining

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to making a positive difference for young people with SEND.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with good judgement and initiative.
• Engaging and clear communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating student access to learning with personalised approaches.
• Promoting self-reliance and skill development in students.
• Collaborating with teachers and specialist staff for student records.
• Assisting students with daily activities and promoting hygiene.
• Completing necessary administration work to support student records.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Creativity

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Student Support Worker Job: Full-Time Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? A leading specialist school and college is seeking a dedicated Student Support Worker to join our team in Lingfield, Surrey. This is a full-time, term-time-only position for an individual who is committed to helping our students thrive.

Responsibilities

• Enabling Learning: Facilitating student access to learning with personalised, needs-specific approaches in both 1:1 and group settings.
• Encouraging Independence: Promoting self-reliance and skill development in students.
• Collaboration: Working with teachers and specialist staff to contribute to student records and reports.
• Daily Support: Assisting students with day-to-day activities, promoting high standards of hygiene and welfare in both residential and classroom environments.
• Administrative Duties: Completing necessary administration work to support student records.

Who We\u2019re Looking For

Experience isn't essential; we're seeking individuals who share our core values and a genuine desire to help others. We want someone who is creative, adaptable, and has excellent communication skills.

• Passion: A strong commitment to making a positive difference for young people with SEND.
• Initiative: The ability to handle challenging situations with good judgement and initiative.
• Communication: An engaging and clear communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and a willingness to learn.

Benefits and How to Apply

This full-time position runs from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, during term time (38 weeks per year), with a pay rate of £85 - £92 per day. We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive training, including the opportunity to complete your Care Certificate.

• Free parking and subsidised on-site dining.

• Genuine opportunities for career progression.

This is an urgent position. If you have the passion to support our students, please apply now. Don't delay - this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!