Education Support Assistant

Downend, South Gloucestershire, BS16 6XA

Pay: CSET10 £26,403 FTE £19,948 prorated for 32.5 hours

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: Full-time (part time considered)

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 01/07/2026

About this job

Education Support Assistant (CSET10). Full time, fixed term until 31/08/2027. Working 39 weeks per year (term time + INSET).

The ideal person will reinforce the excellent work of the teaching staff by supporting students in and outside the classroom, acting as a professional role model, challenging and motivating them.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to identified students needing additional support.
• Maintain high expectations as directed and help identify personal aspirations.
• Conduct pre planned lessons to small groups.
• Promote the emotional, physical and educational development of pupils, including those with special needs.
• Build strong positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Role model professionalism, positivity and care.

Qualifications & experience

• Experience supporting pupils with individual needs, particularly those with EHCPs.
• Independent, proactive and adaptable to changing needs.
• Clear communication verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
• Good level of general education.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards it.

Benefits

• Supportive trust and school community.
• Collaboration across trust schools.
• High quality CPD with dedicated time and budget.
• Values driven ethos with daily inclusion.
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order).
• Teachers' Pension Scheme with employer contributions and death in service cover.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family friendly leave packages.

CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities.