Education Support Officer
Grays £15 per hour Mon to Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm 30 hours per week - Urgently Required
The Role
Make a Difference Every Day!
Are you passionate about supporting learners and helping them thrive? Join our clients dynamic team as an Education Support Assistant, where you'll work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with additional needs, whether in mainstream or specialist education settings.
This is a rewarding opportunity to empower students, promote independence, and ensure every learner feels heard, valued, and supported. Please note this role is to start on 1st Decemeber.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups based on personalised support plans
- Promote learner voice and independence across all aspects of college life
- Collaborate with academic staff and Learning Mentors to monitor progress and improve outcomes
- Support attendance and punctuality interventions
- Assist with educational activities, including trips and residentials
- Advocate for students and help them develop self-advocacy skills
- Adapt teaching materials and provide scribing/reading assistance where needed
- Help students plan for life beyond their current programme
What you'll need
- A confident, approachable personality
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in customer service or a learner-facing role (ideal but not essential)
- A genuine passion for education and student wellbeing
- In date Enhanced DBS or on the update system
What's in it for you?
- Paying £15.00 per hour weekly pay
- Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch) Fridays off! Term time only
- Located in Grays
- Immediate startTemporary position, potentially ongoing
- Holiday Accrual
- Free onsite breakfasts
