Education Support Worker (SEND)

Full Time & Part Time Opportunities | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Term Time

Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK's leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.

We are recruiting Education Support Workers to support young people with high needs SEND in a specialist post-16 education setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to help learners develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adulthood, employment and future success.

Learners work towards Functional Skills qualifications and non-accredited programmes focused on:

• Maths and English
• Skills for Independence
• Health, Happiness and Belonging
• Employment and Work-Related Learning
• Becoming Aspirational
• Foundations for Life

With small class sizes of typically 6-10 learners, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while supporting learners to achieve meaningful outcomes.

What will you do?

As an Education Support Worker, you will:

• Support learners with SEND to access education and overcome barriers to learning
• Work with individuals and small groups under the direction of tutors and managers
• Promote independence, engagement and positive learning experiences
• Support learners in developing life, employability and communication skills
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and health & safety standards are maintained at all times
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

What are we looking for?

• Experience working within an educational setting
• Understanding of SEND and learner support strategies
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner welfare

Please note: This is an educational support role. Candidates must have experience within education and an understanding of safeguarding. Applicants with solely care-based experience may not be suitable.

Why work with Reed Further Education?

Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities and training providers across the UK.

Benefits include:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons and training providers
• Dedicated Further Education consultant
• Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Access to Reed Learning and development opportunities
• Referral bonuses of up to £200
• Access to opportunities across the UK, including online and remote learning

Apply Now

If you're passionate about supporting young people with SEND and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' and send us your updated CV today.

All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years' referencing completed and will be required to undergo a DBS check. All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment through mandatory safeguarding training and safe working practices.

Not looking for a support role? We are also recruiting teachers, assessors, technicians, administrators, HR, finance, facilities and senior leadership professionals across the FE sector.