Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a young person’s educational journey? Do you want to work as part of a supportive and inclusive team, helping students with additional needs thrive?
Join our Inclusive Learning team at our Hastings campus (Station Plaza site) as a Specialist Support Worker, where you will provide dedicated, one-to-one support to a student with complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and behaviours that may challenge.
Working closely with teaching staff, families, and specialist professionals, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that enables the student to access their learning programme fully. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people, promoting independence, and making a meaningful impact every day.
Responsibilities
- Providing tailored, one-to-one support within the classroom, during unstructured times, and across the college environment
- Supporting communication needs and adapting learning materials to suit the student’s individual requirements
- Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages independence and confidence
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff, families, and external professionals, contributing to reviews and multi-agency support processes
Requirements / Qualifications
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and experience supporting learners with additional needs
- Experience working with young people who display behaviours that may challenge
- Confidence in using (or willingness to use) appropriate physical intervention strategies when required
- Strong communication, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving skills
Details
- Closing date: 21st June 2026
- Interview Date: Provisionally w/c 29th June
- College location: Based at Station Plaza Campus, Hastings
- Annual salary: Circa £26,500 FTE – Circa £11,500 Actual
- Hours: Part Time – 20 Hours/36 Weeks FTC Until July 2027
- September start
Benefits and Additional Information
In return, we can offer a competitive FE salary, generous annual leave and pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
To Apply: register or log in and complete the online form via the Apply link. For queries or to arrange an informal chat about the role, please email peopleservices@escg.ac.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our Keeping Children Safe in Education obligations.
Other information: East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with campuses across Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Recruitment agencies: we prefer to hire directly but may use a preferred supplier list if needed.
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