Student Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading specialist school and college is seeking a dedicated Student Support Worker to join their team in Lingfield, Surrey. This full-time role focuses on assisting young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and adaptability. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £85 - £92 per day and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive training including Care Certificate

Free parking

Subsidised on-site dining

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Commitment to making a positive difference for young people with SEND.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with good judgement.
• Engaging and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student access to learning with personalized approaches.
• Promote self-reliance and skill development in students.
• Assist students with day-to-day activities.

Skills

Creative

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

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’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!