Senior education support worker

Job description

About

We're looking for a caring and motivated Senior education assistant to join our team at Sense college streatley, supporting young people and adults with complex disabilities to access learning, develop their independence and get the most out of everyday life.

This is a permanent, role working 7 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:45am–3:45pm, with a salary of £15.50 per hour.

As a Senior Education Support Worker at Sense College, you will be working with a small group of students aged 16-25 with a range of learning, sensory and physical disabilities.

From writing individual learning plans, planning and delivering lessons to assessing and reporting on student's progress, your days will be varied and interesting.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who is caring, reliable and committed to providing genuinely person-centred support.

You will:

Hold or willing to work towards Level 3 Award in education and training

English and Maths Level 2

Experience of working as part of effective education team

significant experience of supporting SEND learners

Commitment to people requiring complex communication and a willingness to learn how to communicate with people with complex communication.

Please review the job description for further information.

Previous experience supporting people with sensory impairments, dual sensory impairments or people who use a range of communication methods would be an advantage, but isn't essential. Full training relevant to the role will be provided.

About Sense College Streatley

At Sense College Streatley, we provide specialist education and support designed around the individual needs, interests and aspirations of our learners.

Our approach focuses on helping learners develop their communication, independence, everyday living skills and confidence as they prepare for adulthood.

You'll be joining a team committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every learner is listened to, encouraged to achieve and supported to have greater choice and control over their future.

The role is based at Sense College Streatley, Keech Hospice Care, Great Bramingham Lane, Streatley, LU3 3NT.

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 leadership and management development

Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training opportunities

Ongoing development opportunities

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Employee referral scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Pension Scheme

Discount scheme

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

As part of our new three-year strategy, we're delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future.

For further information, visit: Transforming Sense, together: our three-year plan

Our Values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:

We're creating change

We're always learning

We're better together

Ready to make a difference?

To apply

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people with complex disabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Please complete your application, ensuring your supporting statement demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying.

The closing date for applications is 18th November 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to close vacancies early, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, alongside a Section 128 check and teacher status check.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers and the people we work with.

We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.