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Education Support Professional

2 months ago

York, York City, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time
About the Role

The role of an Education Support Professional is a diverse and rewarding opportunity to positively influence children's lives and pursue a career in education.

As an Education Support Professional, your responsibilities can vary day by day, including providing 1-2-1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, conducting English and Maths booster sessions for small groups, and assisting with general classroom tasks such as activity set-up and administrative duties.

Job titles for this role can vary, and you may also be referred to as:

  • 1:1 SEN Support Worker
  • SEN Specialist
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Behaviour Mentor
  • General Teaching Assistant
  • Classroom Assistant
  • HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Key Responsibilities

Your tasks will depend on your experience, training, and Education Support Professional status, and may include:

  • Delivering tailored teaching activities to pupils either one-to-one or in small groups
  • Ensuring engaged learning and task focus among supported pupils during lessons
  • Supporting social and emotional development, promptly reporting any issues as necessary
  • Assisting the teacher in managing challenging behaviour and fostering positive behaviour
  • Contributing to lesson planning
  • With experience, potentially specialising in literacy, numeracy, or SEN.
Requirements

While entry routes into Education Support Professional roles vary, employers typically seek candidates with a combination of relevant experience and qualifications, such as:

  • BA Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion
  • BA Early Childhood Studies
  • BA Education Studies
  • CACHE Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant
  • Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
  • Level 1/2/3 Childcare

To work with children, young people, and vulnerable groups, you'll need to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Skills and Experience

Key skills required include:

  • Effective communication and listening abilities
  • Building and maintaining rapport with both adults and children
  • Remaining calm under pressure, especially when faced with challenging behaviour
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Relevant language skills may be necessary depending on the supported service users and communities.

Relevant work experience with children in an educational setting, whether paid or voluntary, is essential. Opportunities for experience can be found in various environments, such as children's homes, family community centres, nurseries, and schools.