Job description
Education Support Worker
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 – £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you committed to making a difference in the lives of students with additional learning needs?
GSL Education are proud to support a specialist provision in Poole, currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Education Support Worker to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. As an Education Support Worker, you will work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored support to students across various key stages. You will play an essential role in helping students manage their behaviour, develop communication skills, and access their learning in a structured and nurturing environment.
About the School:
The school provides high-quality education for pupils aged 4 to 19 with a wide range of learning difficulties, offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential. With a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs—including specialist pathways in Early Years, Post-16 education, supported internships, and life skills development—pupils are encouraged to become as independent as possible and well-prepared for life beyond school. The dedicated staff team creates personalised learning experiences and fosters strong partnerships with families and external agencies. The school promotes core British values, mutual respect for different faiths and beliefs, and places safeguarding at the heart of everything it does, ensuring all pupils are protected, supported, and cared for in a nurturing environment. A positive Ofsted rating reflects the school’s commitment to high standards, inclusive practice, and pupil progress. Through its outreach work and collaboration with the wider community, the school also supports other schools in meeting the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities, driven by a strong belief that every child can succeed with the right support, encouragement, and opportunities.
Education Support Worker Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with additional needs
- Assist in implementing personalised learning programmes and EHCP targets
- Help maintain a calm and structured learning environment, using positive behaviour strategies
- Support students in developing social, emotional, and communication skills
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to adapt resources and learning approaches
- Promote independence and confidence through consistent encouragement and care
- Support students with personal care tasks when necessary, in a respectful and supportive manner
Requirements for Education Support Worker:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly autism and complex needs
- CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent qualifications in Childcare, Education, or Support Work is desirable
- A calm, resilient, and empathetic nature
- Familiarity with Makaton, PECS, visual timetables, or other supportive strategies is advantageous
- Willingness to undertake personal care duties if required
- A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and child welfare
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive hourly rates reflective of your skills and experience
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role in a supportive school community
- Ongoing CPD and training support from experienced education consultants
- Commitment to placing ethical, passionate staff in quality educational settings
To thrive in this role, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
- Possess an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Education Support Worker role, 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.