About The College: This fantastic setting is an independent specialist college for people aged 16-25 with complex disabilities. Their mission is to provide a supportive and enriching environment where students can develop essential skills for their future.
Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Education Support Worker to join their team. This role pays £12.68 per hour and involves supporting students with complex disabilities in their educational journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support to students with dressing and personal care.
Assist in planning and delivering inclusive teaching sessions under the guidance of experienced educational colleagues.
Maintain accurate records and support the development and monitoring of person-centred plans and education, health, and care plans.
Support students in developing key skills and achieving their educational goals.
Essential Criteria:
A good level of general education, including literacy and numeracy to Level 2.
Positive attitude towards working with people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Understanding the importance of person-centred planning.
Ability to summarise and record information clearly.
Willingness to work towards a Level 3 teaching support qualification.
Desirable Criteria:
QCF Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Level 3.
British Sign Language Level 1 or above.
Health and Social Care Diploma.
I.T. qualification to Level 2.
Recent experience of working with people with sensory/dual sensory impairment/complex needs.
Understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
Experience of supporting assessment of learners with SEND.
Experience of outcome-based service delivery and maintaining required records.
Experience of mentoring learners and supporting people with challenging behaviour.
Experience of handling money and providing personal care.
Experience of using person-centred planning tools.
Interested? Apply or contact Charlotte at Simply Education on 01604 372 495. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people! * As part of the recruitment process, all candidates are required to have 2 years referencing, provide a 10-year history of education/work and have an enhanced DBS.
We are currently working at full speed on the contacting all of our candidates. Feel free to reach out to us if you are keen on finding out more about CPD.
