Five Education is looking for an Educational Support Worker in Central Yeovil to support students of primary and secondary age in an alternative provision setting. The students have a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties and behaviour challenges. You will be supporting students on a 1:1 basis and adapting approaches to meet the individual needs of the child.
The standard hours are 8:30-15:30. Full time is preferred but part time of 3 days will also be considered. Experience with SEMH, high needs children, and autism is essential. The successful candidate will be resilient and determined to establish an excellent rapport with hard to reach children. The school is in central Yeovil and is easily accessible by public transport.
Main Responsibilities
Support students by making curriculum accessible and changing approaches to make learning fun
Establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils while maintaining a safe and consistent environment
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
Motivate students to reach their full potential through encouragement and praise
Essential Criteria
Have experience with SEN
Right to work in the UK
Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary
Able to work from 8:30-15:30
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 five 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. 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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Five Education Recruitment Limited
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 19 days
Yeovil, Somerset BA21, England
Competitive
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Five Education is seeking an Educational Support Worker in Central Yeovil to assist primary and secondary students with diverse needs, including ASD and ADHD.
- The role involves providing 1:1 support and adapting teaching methods to cater to individual learning requirements.
- Candidates must have experience with SEMH and high needs children, with full-time and part-time options available, typically working from 8:30 to 15:30.
- The position offers competitive pay through PAYE, which includes holiday pay, and emphasizes safeguarding and welfare commitments.
- Interested applicants should contact Danielle for more information and are encouraged to apply, particularly individuals from under-represented backgrounds.
