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 practicesThe 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 opportunitiesApply 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