Education Support worker - Fixed Term - Full Time, Kettering

Education Support worker - Fixed Term - Full TimeID: 311197Job Specialism: CollegeLocation: KetteringSalary: 14.00 per hourClosing Date: Friday, 3rd July 2026Could you be an Education Sense Support Worker?

We now have an excitingopportunity for Education Support Workersto join our Sense College in Rothwell.

This is a 1-year fixed-term contract role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:15 am - 16:15 pm, for 39 weeks per year.

Your role is to prepare learners appropriately for the many possible transitions into adulthood. You will work closely with learners to achieve outcomes of their Education, Health and Care Plans.

You will work within the framework of the Sense Values to:

• Keep the needs of the learners at the centre of your attention at all times;
• Enablelearners to influence their services and the way they are supported;
• Help Sense to provide a high-quality education experience
• Supporting people with their personal care is a requirement of this role.

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals, and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you maysupport with personal care needs and help them take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.

Does this sound right for you?

Your required skills and experiences;

• Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability would be an advantage, as would knowledge of BSL, Makaton or other methods of communication; however, training will be provided.
• It is essential that you are able to work effectively as part of a team whilst demonstrating your own initiative. You will have had experience of person-centred planning, keeping records up to date and providing personal care.
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits, including:

• 24 days holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the Care Certificate.
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense is proud to be a Rothwell Grange Court, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8FB, United Kingdom