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Support Worker (Term-time only), Weston-super-Mare
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Client:
Weston College
Location:
Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
1094cf738988
Job Views:
8
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
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As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Support Worker in our Supported Employment Excellence Hub?
This is a term-time only role, working 37 hours per week.
Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare.
Day to day duties of the role
* To provide individualised practical and/or personal care support to learners on all programmes within the Area and across the curriculum to meet individual learning needs;
* To support the learners on a 1:1, small group basis both within the classroom, community or workshop environment under the direction of SEND Specialist Practitioners;
* To work on an individual basis with learners in accordance with their individual targets and encourage aspirational attitudes to learning;
* To be competent with the use of technology and associated programmes and software and to implement digital technologies to empower independence.
Required skills and qualifications
* Relevant related or SEND Qualifications at level 3.
* Previous experience of working with SEND learners preferably in an educational setting.
* A creative and innovative approach to supporting learners with SEND, with an understanding of the barriers of an educational environment.
* An understanding of and commitment to Inclusive Learning and Disability Equality.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement
* 2-week Christmas closure
* Potential for hybrid working opportunities
* Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
* Generous pension scheme
* Local and national staff discounts
* Free parking across sites
* Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
* Focus on staff wellbeing
* Wellbeing@weston hub
* Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
* Annual staff conference with guest speakers
* Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
* Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression.
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Safeguarding Statement
Weston College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and/or obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.
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