Education Support Worker

Educational Support Worker

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Academics, a leading education recruitment agency, is currently looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Educational Support Worker to support pupils in SEN and alternative provision settings across Wolverhampton.

As an Educational Support Worker, you will be a vital part of the school community, providing both academic and emotional support to students with a range of complex needs. You will work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams to ensure pupils receive the tailored assistance they need to thrive in a learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students in and out of the classroom
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs, including SEMH, ASD, and learning difficulties
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
• Assist with the development of students' communication, independence, and social skills
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment where every student feels safe and supported
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and parents/carers
• Encourage student engagement and motivation, promoting a love of learning
• Contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral care practices

The ideal Educational Support Worker will:

• Have experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient in challenging situations
• Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Have a flexible, proactive approach to working across various settings
• Ideally hold relevant qualifications or training in education, youth work or SEN (not essential)

In return, Academics offers:

• Access to full-time Educational Support Worker roles across Wolverhampton
• Opportunities in mainstream schools, SEN settings and alternative provisions
• Competitive daily pay and weekly earnings
• Continued professional development and CPD opportunities

Apply now to become an Educational Support Worker in Wolverhampton and make a meaningful difference every day.

Academics is an education recruitment agency acting on behalf of employers. This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.