Specialist support worker in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Éducateur spécialisé”. To search for jobs in France, type “Éducateur spécialisé” or “Éducatrice spécialisée”.
- Masculine
- Éducateur spécialisé
- Feminine
- Éducatrice spécialisée
- ROME code
- K1207
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- ES
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Educateur spécialisé / Educatrice spécialisée
Working as a specialist support worker in France
Search for éducateur spécialisé or éducatrice spécialisée, often shortened to ES; related posts are moniteur-éducateur (DEME), éducateur de jeunes enfants (DEEJE) and éducateur technique spécialisé. The usual qualification is the Diplôme d'État d'éducateur spécialisé (DEES), a three-year course at bachelor's level in a social work school, accessible through Parcoursup, apprenticeship or VAE. Most jobs are in associations under collective agreements, and in public child protection services. Holders of a foreign social work qualification should check recognition with the French authorities before applying. Employers check criminal records for work with minors and vulnerable adults.
French job profile (in French): Éducateur spécialisé
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