Student Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading specialist school and college is seeking a dedicated Student Support Worker in Surrey. This full-time role supports young adults with special educational needs in residential and educational settings. The position requires passion, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive training, free parking, and career progression opportunities. Pay is £85 - £92 per day during term time.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Free parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for making a positive difference for young people with SEND.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with good judgment.
• Engaging and clear communicator, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student access to learning in 1:1 and group settings.
• Promote self-reliance and skill development in students.
• Assist students with daily activities and hygiene.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Adaptability

Initiative

Job description

Overview

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.

The Role

As a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, you\'ll provide vital support to students aged 4-25 across both their residential and educational settings. You\'ll be working with young people who have a range of complex needs, including epilepsy, autism, and severe learning difficulties. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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\'re 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!