Education Support Worker

Advantage Education are working with a specialist school in Poole to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Education Support Worker to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and young people and wants to make a genuine difference to their day-to-day lives. You will be working as part of a supportive classroom team, helping students engage with learning, develop their independence and take part in a wide range of activities. The Role As an Education Support Worker, you will: * Support students with their learning and development both in and outside the classroom * Work closely with teachers and other members of the wider support team * Help students develop communication, social and life skills * Support students with personal care and medical needs where relevant * Encourage students to become more independent and confident * Provide individual support where required, adapting your approach to each student's needs * Assist with practical, creative, physical and enrichment activities * Build positive and trusting relationships with students * Follow individual support plans and school procedures * Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, so the role would suit someone who is patient, resilient, compassionate and willing to learn. About You Previous experience working in a school, care, support or SEN environment would be beneficial, but it is not essential. We are also keen to hear from people with experience in areas such as: * Teaching or classroom support * Youth work * Care or support work * Health and social care * Sports or activity-based roles * Psychology or education * Working with children or young people Most importantly, you will need to be approachable, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people make progress. What We Offer * £14.24 per hour * 32.5 hours per week, term time only * Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:45pm * A supportive specialist school environment * Full training and ongoing support * Opportunity to develop valuable experience within SEN education * Temp-to-perm opportunity * Support from a dedicated consultant at Advantage Education If you're looking for a role where no two days are quite the same and where the work you do can have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you