Education support worker

Every achievement matters. From developing a new way to communicate to gaining confidence, learning practical life skills or taking another step towards independence, the moments you help create can make a lasting difference.

At Sense College Peterborough, we're looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and creative Education Support Worker to help young people with complex disabilities achieve their goals and prepare for adulthood.

This isn't just about supporting learning. It's about recognising potential, finding new ways to overcome barriers and celebrating every milestone along the way.

Whether you're already working in education or looking to bring your experience of supporting people with disabilities into a learning environment, this could be a rewarding next step in your career.

Location: Sense College Peterborough, 50 Forder Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8JB

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Hours: 21 hours per week, 9:15am-4:15pm, three days per week

Working pattern: 39 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

No two learners are the same, and that's what makes this role so interesting. You'll work alongside experienced education colleagues to create meaningful, engaging learning experiences tailored to each person's abilities, interests and aspirations.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting learners to develop communication, independence, confidence and essential life skills.

Helping deliver creative, inclusive learning activities that inspire learners and encourage them to achieve their goals.

Finding innovative ways to adapt activities and teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.

Supporting learners to work towards the outcomes in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Encouraging learners to explore technology and develop their English and maths skills in accessible, practical ways.

Building positive, trusting relationships and supporting learners to make choices and express their preferences.

Providing personal care and promoting dignity, wellbeing and independence where required.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to learner reviews and celebrating individual progress.

Sometimes the biggest achievement might seem like the smallest step. You'll be there to recognise those moments and help learners build on them.

We believe supporting other people to learn should be an opportunity to keep learning yourself.

As an Education Support Worker, you'll have opportunities to build your knowledge and experience of specialist education while developing skills that can support your future career.

The role includes opportunities to:

Develop specialist skills in supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including complex needs and different communication approaches.

Learn from experienced education professionals
, developing your confidence in planning and delivering inclusive learning activities.

Work towards a Level 3 teaching support qualification
, building on your existing knowledge and experience.

Take part in continuing professional development (CPD) to strengthen your practice and keep your skills up to date.

Contribute to professional learning opportunities
, including external development events relevant to Education Support Workers.

Whether you want to deepen your expertise in disability support or develop a longer-term career in education, you'll be joining an environment where learning is valued.

We're looking for someone who believes that every learner deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential.

You’ll need:

A positive, enthusiastic and…