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Student Support Worker

Student Support Workers play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of students, particularly those with special educational needs or disabilities. By providing tailored support, they ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially, making a significant impact on their lives and futures.

Student Support Worker

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Education and Teaching

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR15%moving to45%
THE DOOR, NOWA
THE DOOR, 20 YRSB
STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.

THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years

This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Student Support WorkerIn this entry-level position, you will assist experienced support workers and teachers, gaining valuable experience in providing support to students with varying needs.£18,000 - £22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Student Support WorkerAt this stage, you will take on more responsibility, working independently with students and developing tailored support plans in collaboration with educational staff.£25,000 - £30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Student Support WorkerIn a senior role, you will lead a team of support workers, oversee student support programmes, and liaise with external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for students.£35,000+

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The degree route

Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Physical EducationUniversity of Edinburgh · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£38,000 median
🎓Physical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓EducationQahe (Lm) Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,500 median

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There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.

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