Barnet and Southgate College
Education Support Specialist
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Education Support Specialist
Application Deadline: 10 August 2026
Department: Barnet Central Costs
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Cross-Campus
Compensation: £27,470 - £29,180 / year
Description
Are you passionate about supporting and inspiring young people?
Do you have the skills to coach and guide students to reach their full potential? Are you able to deliver high-quality cover classes to maintain continuity of learning?
Barnet and Southgate College is seeking motivated, dynamic, and inspirational individuals to join us as an Education Support Specialist. This role is central to our mission of transforming lives through education.
As an ESS, you will:
- Support curriculum teams by covering classes when needed
- Support students’ personal and social development
- Help them build confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to thrive in college and beyond
- Work closely with curriculum teams, pastoral staff, and student services to promote positive behaviours and attitudes
Your impact will help shape students into successful, productive citizens ready for the future.
Minimum Qualifications
- Relevant Level 3 or equivalent with grades 4-9 in English and Mathematics or equivalent
- Proven knowledge of the issues facing young people today and the ability to support and encourage them to remain on programme
- Good experience of delivering both workshops, small group work, and 1:1s across the softer skills and the social, emotional, and personal issues
Key Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF POST:
The Education Support Specialist (ESS) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall student experience by supporting learners' studies, as well as supporting them to improve their behaviours and attitudes in order that they can become successful and productive citizens. Working closely with curriculum teams, pastoral staff, and student services, the ESS helps to maintain continuity of learning by stepping in to deliver high-quality classes in cases of staff unavailability, and assists students build the confidence, resilience, and skills necessary to succeed both in college and beyond.
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This role will be campus-based and sit within a ‘Personal Development and Behaviour’ Team:
- To cover sessions for designated groups of students across the college
- To support curriculum areas and students through whole-class delivery, small group work, and targeted workshops to maximise engagement with their learning and development and in accordance with curriculum area directions
- To contribute to a dynamic independent study and enrichment programme that promotes student achievement, wellbeing, and progression
- To act as part of the wider Personal Development Coaching Team in a supportive capacity
- To monitor and support student attendance and progress through regular contact with students, parents, and carers, ensuring full engagement with their programme of study
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Please see attached JD
Benefits
Read our Employee Pledge here!
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part-time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12-month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
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Cycle to Work Scheme
The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax-free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
Employee Support Helpline
The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
Eye Tests for DSE Users
The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
Flu Vouchers
We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
Gym Facilities
Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength, and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments
A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts
Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.
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