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Educational Support Worker
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 85 - 95 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Glastonbury
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are looking for a patient, enthusiastic, and dedicated Educational Support Worker to join a welcoming and well-resourced special school in Glastonbury, supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups. Our students have a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. You will play a vital role in tailoring their educational experiences and supporting their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individualised and small group support tailored to each pupil's needs and learning plan.
Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to implement EHCP targets and adapted curriculum strategies.
Support pupils' communication, emotional regulation, and behaviour using positive, consistent approaches.
Assist with personal care and mobility where required, maintaining dignity and promoting independence.
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them to feel safe, valued, and confident.
Supervise and engage students during learning activities, break times, and transitions throughout the day.
Contribute to assessment and progress monitoring by observing and recording student engagement and achievements.
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs in a school, care, or community setting.
A nurturing, calm, and flexible approach to support.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
A passion for inclusion and helping young people thrive.
*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?
- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer 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.
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