Education Support Assistant NEW

Castle School Education Trust; Thornbury; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Castle School, Thornbury, is seeking an Education Support Assistant to reinforce teaching and support individual pupils in and out of the classroom. You will deliver targeted interventions to pupils needing extra help and help maintain high expectations and aspirations.

You will work as part of a supportive team, build strong relationships with students, families and staff, and uphold safeguarding and inclusive education across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with individual needs, especially those with EHCPs.
• Can work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing needs.
• Confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Has a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or is willing to work towards it.
• Good general education level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to identified students who need extra support.
• Help identify personal aspirations for pupils.
• Promote emotional, physical and educational development of pupils.
• Work as part of a team to support school outcomes.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

EHCP support

Independent work

Small group coaching

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

# Education Support AssistantEmployer: The Castle School, ThornburyLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: until 31/08/2027Salary: PATH 5 £27,275 FTE, £20,606 proratedPosted: 15th September 2026Expires: 25th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574141* Share :* Print**Job title**: Education Support Assistant**Salary**: PATH 5 £27,275 FTE, £20,606 prorated**Hours**: 32.5 per week**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**The Castle School, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. Situated in Thornbury we have great transport links with Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Gloucestershire.As part of a family of trust schools, The Castle School currently has 1,426 students and is shaped by our clear values, kindness, fairness and aspiration. This inclusive culture is reflected in our outstanding student conduct, a genuine sense of belonging and an on-site alternative provision that ensures every learner has the support to succeed. We have a thriving Post-16 centre, a committed junior leadership team and a strong track record of supporting our local community.**We can offer you:*** Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership* 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 operations* A commitment to high‐quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development* A values‐driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day* Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements* Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‐in‐service cover* Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme* Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies* Family‐friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balanceIn order to apply for this role please complete an application form by **9am, 25th September**. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.