Support Worker

Shorefields; Essex (MD); On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate Support Worker for its Post 19 Facility. In this role, you will assist students aged 19-25 in nurturing their independence and employability skills within a supportive environment. Candidates must have good communication skills and a compassionate approach to facilitate the well-being of young adults.

Qualifications

• Ability to work solo or as part of a team.
• Understanding the needs of young people.
• Experience in a support role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing social and independent living skills.
• Assist with travel training and accessing the community.
• Maintain general housekeeping and upkeep of the Post 19 Cafe.

Skills

Good communication skills

Patience

Ability to deal with challenging behavior

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7032-130S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: approx £14,250

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: week commencing 14 July

Treetops Specialist School & College
Centre of Excellence

Treetops Approach, Grays, Essex, RM16 2WU
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Support Worker - Post 19 Unit

Pay: approx. £14,250

Hours: 22 hours per week, term time only.
8.50am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday.

Required: 1 September 2025

Treetops School is a special academy catering for pupils with a wide range of needs including moderate learning difficulties, speech and communication difficulties, autism and general developmental delay.

In March 2025 Treetops School was judged by Ofsted to have maintained the standards identified at the previous inspection. The previous inspection was in February 2020, at which time Treetops was judged as Outstanding. Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.

We are looking to appoint Support Worker to work in our Post 19 Facility.

You will be working as part of a small team in the Post 19 unit to support students aged 19-25 to develop their social and independent living skills.

The role involves;

Supporting with students' employability skills in 1:1, 1:2, and group settings

Assisting with travel training, accessing the community/help with community helpers

Enabling independence through accessing leisure activities such as gym, eating out and shopping.

Supporting students with personal hygiene and medical needs

General housekeeping and upkeep of the Post 19 Cafe and Garden

Sharing snack and lunch time with students

The successful candidate will;
Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role

Be patient and understanding of the needs of the young people in our care

Be able to work solo or as part of a team

Have good communication skills

Have the ability to deal with challenging behaviour within an adult facility setting

Liaise with parents on a day-to-day basis.



An application form can be downloaded from our website www.treetopsschool.org and submitted either by hand, post or email ([e-mail]) marked for the attention of Mrs K Lambie, HR Manager.

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2025
Interviews: week commencing 14 July 2025

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references.

Information about the School

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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