At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs in a vibrant college environment.
- Company: Join St Piers, a leading charity dedicated to improving lives of young people with SEND.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive training, career progression, and onsite accommodation options.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere and access to nationwide discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in an inclusive and creative setting.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a passion for helping others and great communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.66 - 13.66 £ per hour.
Salary: £13.09 to £13.66 per hour (DOE and Quals)
Contract: Term-Time only (38 weeks per year)
Hours: Full-time only available
St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our students and promotes the welfare of all learners. All recruitment activities follow the guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and Safer Recruitment (NSPCC). All successful applicants are subject to completion of our pre-employment screening and vetting process, in full. This includes a relevant Disclosure Certificate (DBS) with relevant Barring Service checks, and referencing before employment can commence.
About The Job
As a Student Support Worker, you will support students across their educational setting, and more specifically for this role, in our college. You must be passionate about making a genuine difference to the young people we support and putting them at the heart of everything we do.
Day-to-day, your role will include:
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that shares a common goal; to achieve the best for our students
- Enabling students to access learning, using needs-specific, personalised approaches, both with 1:1 and group learning activities
- Encouraging independence among the young people you support
- Contributing to individual student records and reports, in consultation with the class Teacher and specialist staff
- Supporting students at home (onsite), attending and contributing to classroom, curriculum, staff, and other vital meetings
- Completing administration work
- Promoting high standards of hygiene and welfare for students
About You
Experience is not essential; we look for people who share the same great qualities as our existing Student Support Workers. Can you answer "YES" to these questions?
- Will you strive for the best possible outcomes for the people you support?
- Are you creative with new ideas to stimulate students?
- Can you be adaptable to changing priorities and working flexibly?
- Can you demonstrate good initiative when dealing with challenging situations?
- Are you an engaging communicator, both verbally and in writing?
- Are you always looking for development opportunities to enhance your ability?
Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to discuss your next career move.
More about St Piers
St Piers sits in the Education Directorate of Young Epilepsy, the leading national charity working exclusively to improve the lives of children and young people with epilepsy or associated conditions. We are a non-maintained residential special school for 4–25-year-olds, and we are an innovative and creative School and College for students with SEND, and a large percentage of our cohort have Epilepsy, autism, and severe learning difficulties, along with communication difficulties. St Piers provides a variety of interactive and inclusive environments, both indoors and outdoors, that support the pursuit of ambitions and aspirations through a range of exciting and creative spaces. Our students are at the heart of the learning experience by providing an environment where everyone can progress and gain new skills. St Piers is a Centre of Excellence [IQM] for Inclusion and is a member of Challenge Partners [Quality Assurance Review (2019) judged ‘outstanding’]. St Piers School is rated ‘Good’ [Ofsted 2023]. St Piers College is rated ‘Outstanding’ [Ofsted 2024].
To find out more about St. Piers and to take a virtual tour of our campus, search "St Piers School and College" in your internet browser. St Piers is part of Young Epilepsy. To find out more about Young Epilepsy, search "Young Epilepsy" in your internet browser.
As an employee of St. Piers, you will receive:
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Free parking onsite
- Subsidised onsite dining in our beautiful restaurant
- Your Rewards – access to nationwide discounts and benefits
- An occupational pension scheme
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
Did you know we offer accommodation onsite? Often these are well below the market average. We are always happy to explore how we can accommodate specific requirements.
Student Support Worker in Lingfield employer: Young Epilepsy
Young Epilepsy is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where Occupational Therapists can thrive. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to the well-being of both staff and students, employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous term-time hours, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with epilepsy. Located in the picturesque setting of Lingfield, Surrey, the organisation fosters a culture of teamwork and innovation, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.
