Education Support Worker; FTC)

We have a great opportunity for an Education Support Worker to join our team at Sense College Peterborough
, supporting learners to develop their skills, independence and confidence as they prepare for adulthood.

This is a part-time, fixed-term role working 28 hours per week across four days
, with a salary of £14 per hour
. (The contract is due to end July 2027
)

As an Education Support Worker, you'll work closely with learners to help them achieve the outcomes identified in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), keeping their individual needs, choices and aspirations at the heart of the support you provide.

You'll work alongside experienced education colleagues to support teaching and learning, finding creative and inclusive ways to help learners overcome barriers and develop their skills. You'll inspire and motivate learners, promote positive learner behaviour and support them to progress towards their individual goals.

Your role will also involve contributing to learner reviews and education team meetings, maintaining accurate records and supporting the development and monitoring of person-centred plans and EHCPs.

The duties are varied, and no two days are the same. You may support learners to take part in educational activities, develop their communication and everyday living skills and access opportunities that help prepare them for adulthood.
Supporting learners with dressing and personal care is also a requirement of this role.

We're looking for someone who is caring, motivated and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.

You’ll need:

• A good level of general education, including literacy and numeracy to Level 2
• A willingness to work towards a Level 3 teaching support qualification
• A positive attitude towards working with people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• An understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
• An understanding of person-centred planning and the ability to contribute to the development and monitoring of person-centred plans and EHCPs
• The ability to maintain clear, accurate records and communicate information effectively
• The ability and willingness to support learners with dressing and personal care
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build positive relationships with learners
• Previous experience supporting people with sensory or dual sensory impairments or complex needs would be an advantage, as would recent experience within a specialist education college or similar setting.
• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 or above is also desirable, alongside qualifications such as PTLLS Level 3, a Health and Social Care Diploma or an IT qualification at Level
  2. Experience of supporting learner assessments, mentoring, person-centred planning or learners whose behaviour may be challenging would also be beneficial.

At Sense College Peterborough, we provide specialist education and support designed around the individual needs, interests and aspirations of our learners.

We offer a broad range of learning opportunities that support learners to develop their communication, independence, everyday living skills and confidence while working towards meaningful educational outcomes and preparing for adulthood.

You’ll be joining a team committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every learner is listened to, encouraged to achieve and supported to have greater choice and control over their future.

The role is based at Sense College Peterborough, Ground Floor, 50 Forder Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8JB
.