Special Education Needs (SEN)
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
£00 Annually (FTE)Grade E pt 15-20
[250605B] Student Support Worker for SEND students job summary
UTC Plymouth, part of Reach South Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an exceptional Student Support Worker supporting SEND students to start in September 2025.
Post: [250605B] Student Support Worker SEND
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time & Part Time considered, Term Time Only
Contract Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Are you dedicated, innovative and driven to support young people develop the skills they need to access real world, high end opportunities? With excellent progression routes in Engineering and Digital Technology, we pride ourselves on providing personalised development programmes with a wholly child-centred approach, UTC Plymouth (Ofsted Good 2023) is an exciting and dynamic place to be. There will also be opportunities for close collaboration with Millbay Academy (Ofsted Good 2024) as our partner school.
share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth and facilitate a learning experience that allows individuals to fulfil their potential. You are tenacious, enjoy a challenge and are dedicated to your own professional development as a means of providing the best to our young people and our team. You will understand the importance of "soft skill" development as a means of developing the whole individual alongside a strong drive for academic excellence. You are a creative, forward thinker who understands the vital necessity to provide young people with high aspirations and a clear pathway for life beyond school.
About the School
Located in Plymouth's historic Coastal Quarter, we are a centre of excellence for Plymouth with our specialism for creative thinking, underpinned by our broad and balanced curriculum. We are a diverse family and responsible to all corners of our community.
Our young people are offered outstanding learning opportunities in a broad range of subjects focusing on industry, innovation and technological competence. Rated 'Good' by OFSTED inspectors in February 2023, we have a relentless drive for improvement, equity and social justice. Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Exeter, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking 'apply now' on the advert.
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
suitability to work with children
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.