Education Support Worker

Job Title: Education Support Worker

Salary: £12.82 - £14.76 Per hour dependent on Payroll choice at interview

Location: Congleton

Contract: Full-time, Long-term contract

Simply Education is seeking to appoint an Education Support Worker to work with a group of students who have become disconnected with their learning and have been out of a formal learning environment for several years. You will be responsible for supporting the students' Tutor to deliver high-quality bespoke learning opportunities that focus on the students' interests and vocational studies, as well as functional skills in English and Maths. The school is looking to take on new Education Support Worker on a permanent basis following the successful completion of an initial trial period.

The successful Education Support Worker will have resilience and be able to model and promote high behaviour expectations. It is vital that you can communicate effectively and build rapport and common interests with the students to inspire and motivate them.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work with the students' Tutor to deliver high-quality bespoke learning opportunities that focus on the students' interests and vocational studies, as well as functional skills in English and Maths.

- Support the students to become re-engaged with their learning.

- Model and promote high behaviour expectations.

- Communicate effectively and build rapport and common interests with the students to inspire and motivate them.

- Work closely with the students' Tutor to Prepare the students for life beyond school.

Key Requirements:

- An understanding of working with disengaged students.

- Knowledge and understanding of vocational education.

- Strong communication skills.

- Resilience and the ability to model and promote high behaviour expectations.

- Ability to inspire and motivate students.

- Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Driving license and access to own transport is desirable.

The key benefits for working with Simply Education are:

-Your own dedicated consultant who will support, advise, and guide you through the registration process.

-24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone/text/email - That can answer any arising questions or needs.

-Exclusive access to our Professional Learning Specialists - We offer several SEND courses such as Autism Awareness, De-escalation Practices, An introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant and Behaviour management. All our courses are completely free and will help you to upskill your understanding and approach.

-Competitive rates of pay.

-Minimal administration (no time sheets!) - At Simply Education we pride ourselves in making the process easier for you as candidates. We process all timesheets for you ensuring the pay is always on time.

-Email and SMS verification of bookings - For all bookings you will receive a booking confirmation and directs to the school. You will also have access to an online diary system where you can view your bookings and update your availability.

-£150 referral scheme - If you refer a friend to us, you will receive a £100 amazon voucher, and your friend will receive a £50 amazon voucher following the successful completion of 10 days.

If you are a passionate, enthusiastic, and experienced Education Support Worker who is committed to supporting students who have become disconnected with their learning, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, for an informal chat about the teaching assistant role please contact Emma Bloore, SEND Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks.