Education Support Worker

SEND Education Key worker

Support'ed AP – Exeter/Teignbridge

Youth Worker – Support’ed Alternative Provision

Location: Various community and educational settings

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only (41 working weeks + 5.6 weeks’ holiday pay)Hours: Flexible – Part-time or Full-time

Salary: £26,002.80 – £30,109 per year (actual)

Date Posted: 30/09/2026

Interviews: October 2026

Role

Overview:

Support’ed is seeking compassionate, values-driven SEND Education Key workers to support young people with SEMH / SEND using a relationship-based, trauma-informed, and attachment-aware approach. The role focuses on building meaningful relationships, promoting engagement in learning, and helping young people achieve outcomes outlined in their EHCPs (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities:

· Build strong, positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals

· To deliver Functional Skills English and Maths

· Support learning and personal development in line with EHCPs and learning plans

· Encourage participation in formal and informal learning activities

· Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices

· Promote inclusivity, equality, and respect

· Prepare end-of-term reports and attend training/meetings

· Role-model positive behaviour and contribute to service development

Person Specification:

· Strong values aligned with respect, trust, transparency, and community

· Exerience of working with Young People in Residential Settings / Looked after children.

· Experience working with young people with SEND

· Emotionally intelligent, resilient, and compassionate

· Confident working independently and as part of a team

· Flexible, creative, and adaptable

· Competent with ICT and Microsoft Office

Requirements:

· Relevant qualifications or training in SEND, youth work, or education

· Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

· Enhanced DBS check (funded by the organisation)

What’s Offered:

· Permanent role in a values-led organisation

· Flexible working options

· Supportive, community-focused team

· Ongoing training and professional development

· Clear progression opportunities

· Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,002.80-£30,109.43 per year

Work Location: Hybrid in Exeter and Teignbridge

Overview

Pay: £26,002.80-£30,109.43 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exeter