Job reference:006138

Salary:£12.63 ph

Department:Education

Hours Per Week:32.5 - Term Time Only

Closing date:03/10/2025

Job Description

PE EDUCATION SUPPORT WORKER

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people with additional needs? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Education Support Worker to join the PE team at Shaftesbury Victoria School in Poole, Dorset.

As an Education Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in the lives of our students, supporting their daily activities, educational needs, and personal development. You will work with a close-knit team including teachers, therapists and other support staff to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.

As a PE Education Support Worker, you will:

• Assist with the delivery of PE and swimming lessons across all curriculum pathways.
• Support students in a range of activities, including adapted sport, therapy-based physical activities, and enrichment clubs.
• Prepare and maintain PE equipment and resources, ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Provide personal care and support during swimming, hydrotherapy, and PE lessons (including moving and handling, feeding, and changing).
• Establish good working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote and reinforce students’ self-esteem, social development and independence, encouraging students to interact with others and engage in activities.
• Support extra-curricular clubs, school sports events, and trips, both within and beyond the school.

Victoria School, part of the Shaftesbury charity, is an all-through school providing specialist education to children and young people aged 3-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

Our vision is to be a school where successful learning and high levels of achievement prepare children and young adults for fulfilling future lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to learning and development, staff wellbeing and employee engagement. The successful candidate will receive full training.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSORSHIP