Educational Support Worker

Do you have experience working with young people/vulnerable adults?

Are you able to work 2-5 days a week to support students with Special Needs?

Five Education is looking to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants to work with young people with additional needs. We work with various mainstream and special schools in and around Bristol, and we are actively looking for motivated and compassionate candidates.

The role will be working 1:1 with a student throughout the week. You will provide tailored support to a student with specific educational needs, fostering their academic and personal development. Experience is not necessary, but the successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient and comfortable in handling challenging behaviour. This role would ideally suit psychology graduates wanting to learn more about cognitive and behavioral issues or those who have a background in support worker/care assistant. The work won't be anything too academic but primarily focusing on developing their social and regulating emotion skills. You may also need to support them throughout playtime and lunchtime to ensure they are safe.

The hours are 8:30-15:30 during term time, full-time is preferred but part-time roles (minimum of 3 days per week) may be considered too. Please note, the roles start in September, 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

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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