Education Support Work

Job Title: Education Support Work
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children with special educational needs? GSL Education are currently recruiting a Education Support Worker to support students in schools located in Poole.

The School: The school are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. They believe in the power of education to transform lives, and their dedicated team plays a key role in helping the students reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusivity and respect, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy spaces, alongside a rich curriculum that spans from Early Years to Post 16. Students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative planning between teachers and therapists, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, independence, and personal growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with moderate to severe learning difficulties, helping them engage fully with the curriculum.
• Assist in the delivery of lessons and therapeutic sessions, supporting access to resources like the hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy areas.
• Encourage the development of independence and life skills, guiding students through enrichment activities that promote confidence and self-esteem.
• Support a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment, in line with the school’s nurturing ethos and person-centred approach.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families, contributing to planning and adapting learning strategies based on individual student needs.
• Observe and record student progress, providing regular feedback to the wider team to inform targeted interventions and ongoing development.

Candidate Expectations:

• Experience or interest in working with students with moderate to severe learning difficulties, preferably in an educational or care-based setting.
• A compassionate, adaptable, and patient attitude, essential for supporting students in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Willingness to engage in a wide range of activities, including sessions in hydrotherapy pools, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy spaces.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and families to support individual learning plans.
• Commitment to promoting independence and personal growth, aligning with the school’s aim to build student confidence through enrichment activities.
• Understanding of safeguarding and student welfare, or readiness to undertake appropriate training to ensure the safety and well-being of all learners.
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

If you are passionate to make a real impact in Poole, apply today for the role Education Support Work by submitting your CV.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Education Support Work role in Poole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.