Education Support Worker(s)

Education Support Worker(s)

Location: Camphill Wakefield Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am – 16:30pm (Term Time Only) Part time hours will be considered.

Salary: SCP 14, actual salary £21,474.90p/a (based on 37.5 hrs per week)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Camphill Wakefield is committed to providing high-quality education, training, and care for young people. We uphold strong values and principles to create a nurturing and supportive environment that meets the expectations of placing authorities and inspectorates.

As an Education Support Worker, you will play a vital role in assisting students with their educational, social, and personal development. You will work as part of a coordinated team, ensuring that students receive the encouragement, reassurance, and support they need to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students’ learning and development under the direction of the Support Coordinator.
• To follow and act upon Behaviour Management guidelines and all relevant support & care plans, advice, and programmes
• Encourage students’ independence while assisting with personal and physical care when necessary.
• Support students in achieving their learning targets and monitor their progress.
• Assist in maintaining a high-quality learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one or group support for students in various settings.
• Participate in planning, recording, and evaluating study programmes.
• Assist students in using technology and communication aids.
• Accompany students to activities within the community.
• Supervise students during break times.
• Liaise with other staff regarding students’ development and behaviour.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Assist in administrative tasks and maintain necessary equipment and materials.
• Administer medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies, safeguarding and welfare guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Benenden Health Plan including 24/7 EAP and GP services, physiotherapy, tests and scans, mental health support alongside money off dental, optical and various other treatments.
• 2 x paid wellness days (annually)
• Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary)
• 4% pension contribution
• Free parking

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting young people, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply: Please apply on company website.

Please submit both your completed application and equality and diversity monitoring forms before the closing date of noon on Thursday 16 July 2026.

Shortlisting for the role will take place from the 17 July 2026, with proposed interview dates w/c 20 July 2026.

Camphill Wakefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safeguarding of students and as such will receive ongoing training and supervision in safeguarding practices.

Pay: £21,474.90 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person