Job Description

Education Support Worker

Barnstaple, Devon

Support, nurture, inspire, empower.

THE SCHOOL

Independent special school based in Barnstaple and Bideford, opened in 2015

Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025

60 place school for pupils aged 7-19

Small group and individualised learning

Focus on social and emotional development

Provides full-time education for the pupils on roll as well as outreach and intervention

THE PERSON

Experience of working with children and young people

An interest in supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning

Ability to inspire, motivate and empathise with young people

High levels of motivation, commitment and enthusiasm

Good general standard of education including GCSE Grade 4 equivalent in English and Maths

You will be required to work between sites and at other outreach locations in the North Devon area therefore you must have access to a vehicle with insurance for business use.

THE JOB

Provide individual support and supervision for pupils, encouraging their engagement in the learning process, working towards agreed aims and objectives.

Plan and deliver parts of the learning or intervention programme for the young people.

Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils as part of a professional team contributing towards meeting the academic, social, behavioural and emotional needs of young people.

THE COMPANY

Nationwide group of schools and innovative professionals

Holistic approach to education with a focus on emotional and social development

Opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children who may have been educationally overlooked

Work as part of a dedicated and supportive team

WORKING HOURS

845am to 445pm Monday to Friday.

SALARY

25,410 per annum. Company benefits include retail discounts, online GP, employee wellbeing programmes, pension scheme, eye tests.

Closing date:

Completed application forms must be submitted by 5pm, Monday 19th January 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 26th January 2026. We may close this vacancy early as we review applications as they are received, to ensure you are considered for this role please do not wait for the deadline to submit your application.

On Track Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Robust safeguarding checks will be undertaken before the appointment is confirmed including a full Disclosure And Barring Service check.

On Track places safeguarding at the heart of all that it does and all staff are expected to be mindful of safeguarding and child protection issues in relation to all pupils. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 therefore certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.

We are an Equal Opportunities organisation, totally Committed 2 Equality. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,410.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/01/2026