University students interested in school work

Zen Educate; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational support provider in Gloucester is seeking individuals to enhance their careers while supporting students in both mainstream and specialist schools. Candidates should have experience or a strong interest in working with children. The role offers flexible hours and a focus on professional development. Ideal for students at UWE or the University of Bristol studying psychology or childhood studies.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Unique platform to manage work schedule

Flexibility in choosing work

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in working with children.
• Ability to provide feedback on student progress.
• Maintain a structured routine for students.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Follow instructions laid out by the teacher.
• Manage behaviors effectively according to school policies.

Skills

Support for students with additional needs

Ability to follow teacher instructions

Consistent and empathetic approach

Willingness to undertake professional development

Education

Relevant field of study in education or psychology

Job description

Overview

Are you currently studying at UWE or the University of Bristol? Are your studies in pyschology or childhood studies, or even within education? Rather than doing work that simply just helps with the bills, perhaps consider doing that and making your paid work more helpful to your career goals.

We are looking for such people to take on either full time or part time work supporting students in either mainstream or specialist schools on either a small group or 1:1 basis. Working hours are 8:30-3:30, between Monday to Friday and term time only.

You will need to have a keen interest in working with children and be studying something that is related to this work, so if you are doing something in IT for example, this is not work for you, unless you have previous experience supporting students. We are looking for people that are resourceful, resilient and have a warm disposition that children will open up to.

Students will have a range of diagnosis' such as autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health, down syndrome among others. Students will need support to strive in their learning but also need support in their social development to better engage with their peers and grow to be as independant as possible.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs on either a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Follow the instructions laid out by the teacher and follow up with feedback and student progress
• Manage behaviours effectively and follow the school policies, offering a consistent and empathetic approach
• Reliable and able to honour commitments, these children are sensitive to change so its important that anyone supporting them is there consistently to offer structure and routine
• Be happy to take on professional development both online and in person courses
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience or strong interest in working with children and related fields of study
• Ability to follow teacher instructions and provide feedback on student progress
• Ability to maintain consistent support and a structured routine
• Willingness to undertake professional development (online and in person)
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one

Zen can offer competitive pay rates, a unique platform to manage your work schedule, and the flexibility to take on work you are only happy to take on.

Get in touch today.