Job Advert: Key Worker – Discovery Education Centre
Location: Discovery Education Centre
Salary: £23,400 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (3-month probation)
We are looking for a dedicated SEN/SEMH Key Worker to join our team at the Discovery Education Centre, supporting students on a 1:1 basis. This will either be part of our Pre-16 or Post-16 team. This position offers working hours from 9:00 to 15:00 during school term time only, with the added benefit of being paid throughout the school holidays!
Key Responsibilities:
- 1:1 Support: Helping with their day to day tasks, and work
- Educational Support: Assist the student with their work.
- Behavioural Guidance: Manage and support students who may exhibit behavioural challenges, using patience and understanding to foster positive development.
- Engaging Activities: In addition to academic support, you’ll take part in a range of activities designed to be both fun and therapeutic for the student. This may include:
- Cinema trips
- Mountain biking
- Football
- Other recreational activities that help students unwind and enjoy themselves outside of structured learning.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Experience working with children or young adults within an educational setting, preferably with SEN/SEMH needs. However, this is not a requirement.
- Must have a car.
- Practical skills required
- Patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills to manage students with behavioural challenges.
- An understanding of the importance of creating a balanced routine of education and fun activities to support the student's overall development.
- A proactive, adaptable approach, able to handle both academic and activity-based tasks.
- Basic knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies (training will be provided).
Why Join Us?
As a Key Worker at the Discovery Education Centre, you’ll play a vital role in providing both educational and emotional support to students, ensuring they have a safe, productive, and enjoyable learning experience. This is a rewarding position for someone who is passionate about helping young people thrive both in the classroom and through recreational activities.
For more information please visit https://discoveryeducationcentre.co.uk/
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
