Five Education is looking to recruit an Education Support Worker in Plymouth. As an Education Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work closely with identified children and young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves in a school environment. The children have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN) such as Autism or ADHD and/ or mental health challenges. They will need extra help at school in the lessons and at break and lunchtimes.

Experience is not necessary, but a can-do attitude, resilience and initiative are essential. You will need to be available 8:30-15:30. This work is term time only and 5 days a week. Schools may potentially offer work to people who can work 3-4 days.

Responsibilities and duties:

· Supporting 1:1 in class or in small groups

· Help pupils to remain focussed

· Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their potential

Essential Criteria:

· Be empathetic, kind and patient

· Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa - we cannot accept sponsorship visas)

· Two recent references, covering the last 2 years

· DBS/police checks if necessary*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

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 20 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 (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want