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Education Support Worker
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Education Support Worker
Education Support Worker – Shaftesbury Victoria School
Exceptional People Deserve Exceptional Staff
About Shaftesbury Statement
Shaftesbury is a disability charity supporting individuals through care, education, vocational training, and rehabilitation. The organisation also delivers residential care, nursing, and supported living.
Within the education sector, Shaftesbury operates:
- Shaftesbury Victoria School (for students aged 3–19)
- Shaftesbury Millie College & Shaftesbury Nash College (for students aged 16–25)
All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and physical and/or intellectual disabilities, with many having profound and complex needs.
About The Role
This is a readvertised position. We seek caring, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals passionate about empowering children and young people to reach their full potential.
Key qualities: ✔ A positive attitude with strong teamwork skills ✔ Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with students ✔ Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment
What You’ll Do
You’ll support students with disabilities and additional needs through:
- Access to learning and skill development
- Enjoying all aspects of school life
- Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure personalised care
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Whether new to education or looking to expand your experience, we’ll provide: ✅ Comprehensive induction ✅ Specialist training ✅ Career development opportunities
The ideal candidate will: 🔹 Be patient, proactive, and dedicated 🔹 Help learners grow in independence and confidence 🔹 Contribute to a positive, compassionate school culture
Key Responsibilities
As an Education Support Worker (ESW), your duties will include: ✔ Inspiring and supporting students in learning and daily activities ✔ Encouraging wellbeing, independence, and inclusion ✔ Maintaining high standards of care, communication, and teamwork ✔ Using your interests (e.g., art, music, sport, computers) to make learning engaging and meaningful
Essential Skills & Qualifications
To apply, you must have: ✅ A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs ✅ Teamworking ability with strong initiative and enthusiasm ✅ Excellent communication skills and a patient, empathetic approach ✅ Basic literacy and numeracy (formal qualifications not required; skills may be assessed) ✅ Commitment to training, learning, and professional development ✅ Demonstrated values in inclusion, wellbeing, and respect for all
Why Join Us?
Working at Shaftesbury Victoria School means: 💡 Joining a supportive, collaborative team that values creativity and compassion 💡 Receiving full induction, specialist training, and ongoing development 💡 Making a lasting impact on children’s lives daily
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Your ideas, talents, and enthusiasm will be nurtured as part of our collaborative learning approach. Every day, your efforts help young people learn, achieve, and thrive.
Safeguarding & Equality
Safeguarding
⚠️ This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). ⚠️ Safeguarding and staff welfare are top priorities. All applicants must: 🔹 Undergo an enhanced DBS check 🔹 Complete rigorous safer recruitment processes
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
☑ Shaftesbury is an equal opportunities employer that actively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds (regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status).
☑ Employees must uphold our Equality and Diversity Policy and comply with the Code of Conduct.
Application Process
📩 Contact: VECHR@victoria.poole.sch.uk (request job description & application form) 📅 Closing Date: 31st July 2026 📅 Interview Dates: Various (Timeline open; offers may close early)
🔹 Encouraged: Early applications and pre-campus visits (by arrangement).
PLEASE NOTE: This job does not meet sponsorship requirements.
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