Education Support Assistant

Job title : Education Support Assistant

Salary : CSET10 £26,403 FTE, £19,948 prorated for 32.5 hours per week.

Hours : Part time and full time applicants considered. (multiple roles may be available)

Working weeks : 39 per year (term time + INSET)

Contract type : Fixed term until 31/08/2027

About the role

The ideal person will reinforce the excellent work of the teaching staff by supporting the individual both within and outside of the classroom environment. You will be a professional role model to the pupils, with the confidence to challenge and the creativity to motivate. Your key role will be delivering targeted interventions to identified students who need additional support with maintaining high expectations as directed, and help identify personal aspirations. You will work as part of a team to promote the emotional, physical and educational development of pupils, including those with special needs.

About you

You’re someone who brings warmth and a deep commitment to inclusive education. You understand that every student is unique and you’re ready to support them in reaching their full potential.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting pupils with individual needs, particularly those with EHCPs

Can work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing needs

Is confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups

Builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families

Is a role model for professionalism, positivity, and care

Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Has a good level of general education

Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or is willing to work towards it

About us

At Downend School we provide a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment that aims to inspire and empower young people to grasp opportunity; to reach their potential and excel; to develop responsibility and integrity and to respect themselves and others.

We have a strong ethos based on our core PRIDE values of participation, respect, identity, determination and excellence. We set standards high and aim to nurture young people who are well equipped to become active and positive members of the school community and to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a time of rapid change.

We are proud of the care and support we offer our students. We strongly believe in the value of creating a friendly and caring school community where youngsters feel a sense of belonging and feel valued and respected. Happy and motivated students will flourish and become successful young people. Above all, Downend is a happy school.

We can offer you:

A supportive trust and school community

Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operatio