Education support worker

Overview

ID
319777
Salary
£14.00 per hour
Type
Fixed Term - Part Time
Location
Kettering
Hours
21 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year
Closing Date
28/08/2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
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Could you be an Education Sense Support Worker?

We now have an exciting opportunity for Education Support Workers to join our Sense College in Rothwell.

This is a 1-year fixed-term, with the potential for an additional year if student numbers reflect this, contract role working 21 hours per week, working either Monday, Tuesday and Friday or Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, for 39 weeks per year.

Your role is to prepare learners appropriately for the many possible transitions into adulthood. You will work closely with learners to achieve outcomes of their Education, Health and Care Plans.

You will work within the framework of the Sense Values to:

Keep the needs of the learners at the centre of your attention at all times;
Enable learners to influence their services and the way they are supported;
Help Sense to provide a high-quality education experience
Supporting people with their personal care is a requirement of this role.

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals, and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you may support with personal care needs and help them take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.

Does this sound right for you?

Your required skills and experiences;

Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability would be an advantage, as would knowledge of BSL, Makaton or other methods of communication; however, training will be provided.
It is essential that you are able to work effectively as part of a team whilst demonstrating your own initiative. You will have had experience of person-centred planning, keeping records up to date and providing personal care.
Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits, including:

24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
Free DBS Check
Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the Care Certificate.
On-going development opportunities
Flexible working and family-friendly policies
Employee referral scheme
Health and well-being support
Pension Scheme
Discount scheme

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

We’re proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

As part of our new three-year strategy, we’re delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future. For further information visit: Transforming Sense, together: our three-year plan - Sense

Our Values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:

We’re creating change
We’re always learning
We’re better together

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

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Education support worker

Overview

ID

Salary

Type

Location

Hours

Closing Date

Interview Date

Downloadable Files

Could you be an Education Sense Support Worker?

You will work within the framework of the Sense Values to:

Your required skills and experiences;

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits, including:

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