Education Support Worker, West Yarner, Devon

**WEST YARNER, devon**:
**Support, nurture, inspire, empower.**:
**On Track Education**:
On Track Education provides specialist education for young people with diverse and complex needs. Established in 2004 by a dedicated team of Special Educational Needs (SEN) teachers, we now operate nine independent schools across England. At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to providing a nurturing, personalised, and needs-led educational experience, aiming to restore young people’s self-confidence and self-motivation through flexible programmes that combine academic, vocational, and outdoor learning opportunities.

**On Track West Yarner**:
On Track Education West Yarner is an independent special school for pupils aged 7-16, offering 40 places across two sites in Dartington and Seale Hayne. We provide small group and individualised learning tailored to pupils with a range of special educational needs, with a strong focus on social, emotional and communication development. Our motivational and progressive curriculum is underpinned by the therapeutic principles of THRIVE®, supporting each pupil’s personal growth and resilience.

Due to expansion we are looking for an additional Education Support Worker. This role will predominately be based at the Seale Hayne site in Newton Abbot but you may also be required to work at West Yarner and on outreach therefore must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle.

**The role**:
This is a rewarding role focused on providing personalised support to help young people re-engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing tailored support and supervision for pupils aged 7-16, encouraging active engagement in learning and helping them work towards agreed goals and objectives
- Planning and delivering elements of learning or intervention programmes that support pupils’ individual progress
- Working both 1:1 and in small groups as part of a collaborative, professional team, supporting the academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development of each young person
- Leading intervention sessions on a 1:1 basis, delivered both on-site and off-site, to address specific pupil needs and support their re-engagement with education

**About you**:
We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people with additional needs. Ideally, you will have:

- Experience working with children or young people and a genuine passion for supporting their development
- A motivation to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential
Confidence in managing behaviour positively and calmly, even in challenging situations
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person with pupils, colleagues, and families
- A good general level of education, including GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths, and IT proficiency
- The role involves transporting pupils, so you’ll need a full driving licence and
access to your own vehicle, insured for business use

**For more information on this role, download our information pack**:
**Why join On Track Education?**:

- Be part of a nationwide group of schools led by innovative, supportive professionals
- Work in a setting that combines a holistic approach to learning with a strong focus on emotional and social development
- Help make a lasting difference to the lives of young people who may have been educationally overlooked in traditional settings
- Join a welcoming, committed and supportive team

**Salary & benefits**:
£25,410 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience

Company benefits include:

- Workplace pension
- Online GP access
- Retailer discounts
- Wellbeing programmes
- Free eye tests and flu jabs

More On Track company benefits

**Working hours**:
Full-time: Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm

**Closing date**:
**Safeguarding and equality statement**:
On Track Education Services is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and all staff are required to remain vigilant and responsive to any child protection concerns.

As part of our safer recruitment process, robust pre-employment checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, as amended by the Exceptions Orders 1975, 2013 and 2020, therefore, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed. If disclosed in error, they will not be taken into consideration.

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