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Contractual Hours: 32 hours per week.

Annual Leave: Term time only.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our College for a part time Horticultural - Educational Support Worker to provide maternity cover at the Yorkshire Rose College.

We are a specialist college for students who have Individual communication needs including:

• Deafness / Hearing Impairment
• Autistic Spectrum Conditions
• Learning disabilities and difficulties

Our individualised learning programmes offer a unique approach to students who have specific language and communication needs. Each student has a bespoke timetable according to their needs and aspirations and may include; vocational courses, personal and social development and independent living skills. As a support worker it will be your role to support and guide students either on a 1:1 basis or in group settings to access their learning and develop a diverse range of skill as they prepare for their futures beyond college.

The Horticultural Education Support Worker role involves providing classroom and pastoral support to our students within the College learning environment. On some occasions there may be a requirement to support students with their personal care
needs. This role requires the individual to be able to work outside in most weather conditions.

The position is offered as a fixed term maternity cover contract ending May 2027 working part-time, term time only.

Ideally the successful candidate should be competent in supporting delivery of the units with the City and Guilds 7573-11 and 7573-02 and be confident to work with the Tutor in the delivery of classroom-based learning.

It is essential that the successful candidate should be a clear communicator and an excellent team player with a good standard of literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience of working in an educational setting or working with adults with hearing
impairments, learning difficulties and/or disabilities would be desirable.

Ideally candidates should be able to show:

• Horticulturally qualified person to Level 1 or Level 2 Diploma
• Competent in supporting the delivery of the units within City & Guilds 7573-11 and 7573-02.

Staff Benefits:

• Contributory Pension
• Great CPD opportunities including free sign language classes
• Free onsite parking
• Free meal whilst supporting students
• Free use of onsite gym
• Discounted childcare at the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery
• Westfield Health Cash Plan including – Doctorline – (24/7 access to a GP), dental, optical and prescription claims and much more (funded by employer).

For a job description and application form please visit our careers page at Careers – The Carr Fenton Foundation.

Closing date for applications: 10th May 2026.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: £25,012 FTE, £19,136 actual

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Support Worker