Education Support Worker

Five Education is looking to recruit an Education Support Worker in Plymouth. As an Education Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work closely with identified children and young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves in a school environment. The children have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN) such as Autism or ADHD and/or mental health challenges. They will need extra help at school in the lessons and at break and lunchtimes.

Experience is not necessary, but a can-do attitude, resilience, and initiative are essential. You will need to be available 8:30-15:30. This work is term time only and 5 days a week. Schools may potentially offer work to people who can work 3-4 days.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Supporting 1:1 in class or in small groups
2. Help pupils to remain focused
3. Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their potential

Essential Criteria:

1. Be empathetic, kind, and patient
2. Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa - we cannot accept sponsorship visas)
3. Two recent references, covering the last 2 years
4. DBS/police checks if necessary

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks, and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)