Young Adult Support Assistant Needed in Poole!
Position: Young Adult Support Assistant
Location: Poole
Job Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £14.24 per hour
Start Date: Immediate OR September (new academic year)
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in an outdoor, hands-on learning environment? If so, Advantage Education have a perfect role for you to work as a Young Adult Support Assistant in a local post-16 provision based in Poole.
About the college:
The college is an education setting based for 16 – 25 years old with Special Educational Needs. It is based on 350 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. The college offer enterprise activities and vocational teaching methods to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people and adults with SEN in Dorset and the local area. The college focuses on vocations like horticulture, agriculture, equine skills and animal care as well as many more, to enrich the lives and education of its pupils.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the delivery of both education and vocational courses, including horticulture, agriculture, equine, and animal care.
- Provide one-to-one or small group support, tailored to individual students’ needs.
- Support students in practical, outdoor learning activities.
- Encourage the development of life skills, independence, and employability.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Support students in managing their emotional and behavioural needs, with guidance from the teaching team.
- Help students with their personal care, as required.
Requirements:
- Experience working with young people or adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable.
- A passion for outdoor education and practical learning.
- Experience or a willingness to support with personal care.
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm for fostering independence and supporting students’ personal development.
Benefits:
- A rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people and adults with SEN.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- The chance to work in a beautiful, rural setting with excellent facilities.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
If you are passionate about supporting students in their learning journey and enjoy working in a practical, outdoor environment as a Young Adult Support Assistant, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV now!
To work as a Young Adult Support Assistant, you need:
- Right to work in the UK
- An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00-£14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Work Location: In person
