Education Support Worker

£33,366 - £37,938 per annum
Fixed Term
Full Time
12
37
Trent Bridge House, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BJ
Hybrid
Competency Framework
1
week commencing 21 July 2025
Closing Date
14 July 2025 23:55
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'.  Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adopted children and their families? Join our dynamic and evolving Education on TRACK Team, part of the wider Adoption East Midlands (AEM) Multi-Disciplinary Team, and help shape a trauma-informed, strength-based support service.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term position for one year, supporting the continued development of our multi-disciplinary approach to adoption support. Since its inception in April 2023, the AEM Multi-Disciplinary Team has been working to deliver innovative, holistic services to adopted children and their families.

As an Education Support Worker, you will:

  • Collaborate within a small, creative team to deliver group-based education support.
  • Contribute to our Whole School Approach in partnership with the wider MDT.
  • Support the multi-disciplinary helpdesk, offering holistic, trauma-informed advice and guidance.
  • Work closely with the four Virtual Schools across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby City, and Nottingham City, advocating for children previously in care.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Committed and passionate about education and adoption.
  • Experienced or familiar with trauma-informed practices (highly desirable).
  • A strong team player with a creative and flexible approach.
  • Willing and able to travel across the D2N2 region as required.
  • We welcome applications from staff of all ethnic backgrounds.

What We Offer

  • A rewarding opportunity to be part of a creative and impactful project.
  • Regular supervision and training to support your professional development.
  • A friendly, supportive team environment that values collaboration and innovation.
  • AEM has an active Global Majority Staff Support Group and staff are also supported to engage with the Black Workers Network within Nottinghamshire County Council.

Contact: For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Vicky Pike at victoria.pike@adoptioneastmidlands.nottscc.gov.uk

IND2

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

This vacancy is closed to applications.