Educational Support Worker

Five Education is working with a special school in North Bristol to look for an educational support worker to assist primary and secondary students. The students will have various needs including Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, social emotional mental health (SEMH), but particularly profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).



The role entails working 1:1 with students to help them with their wellbeing, social skills, communication skills and emotional regulation. The role requires you to help with personal care including changing, feeding and personal care. It will also include some learning activities but not a huge amount of academic work as students have high needs. People with PMLD experience is essential. You may also need to support them throughout playtime and lunchtime to ensure their safety.



The hours are 8:30-15:30 during term time, full-time is mandatory. Please note, the roles start ASAP and we are unable to accept sponsorship/skilled worker visas.



Main Responsibilities

Support students 1:1 by making curriculum accessible and changing approaches to make learning fun

Always ensure the safety and well-being of students

Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and other staff members to address the individual needs of students

Encourage socialisation and good behaviour through positive reinforcement and praise



Essential Criteria

Have an interest in supporting children/young people

Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or skilled worker visa

Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary*

Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), 8:30-15:30

*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.



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