In Class Support Assistant

Five Education Recruitment Limited; Templecombe; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Five Education Recruitment Limited is seeking an In-Class Support Assistant in Templecombe. You will provide essential support to children with Special Education Needs in a classroom setting. Ideal candidates will have a can-do attitude and a willingness to undergo training. The role is term-time only, and applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Subsidised DBS cost

Specialist support and mentoring

Qualifications

• Must have a right to work in the UK.
• Two recent references covering the last 2 years required.
• Willingness to obtain DBS/Police checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting 1:1 in class and outdoor activities.
• Helping pupils stay focused and regulated.
• Building strong relationships with pupils and teaching staff.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Motivation

Job description

Five Education are looking to recruit an In-Class Support Assistant in Templecombe. As a Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with identified children and young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves in their learning in the classroom.

Children at this school also benefit from learning opportunities outside the classroom, including horticulture, animal care, forest school and cookery. The children have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN), predominantly children at the school have been diagnosed with Autism or ADHD and/ or mental health challenges. They will need extra help at school in the lessons and at break and lunchtimes. You will need to be an excellent motivator and be willing to persevere to help children raise their self-esteem and learn new skills.

Experience is not necessary, but a can-do attitude, resilience and initiative are essential. You will need to be available during school hours: 8:30-15:30. This work is term time only; the school prefers people who can offer 5 days a week, but they will consider people who can work a minimum of two days a week.

Responsibilities and duties:
· Supporting 1:1 in class and in outdoor activities
· Help pupils to remain focused and regulated
· Build strong relationships with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their full potential

Essential Criteria:
· Be empathetic, kind and patient
· Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)
· Two recent references, covering the last 2 years
· Relevant DBS/Police checks, or willing to obtain

What can Five Education offer you?
· One of the best supply experiences in The South West - check out our google reviews!
· Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
· Subsidised initial DBS cost (refunded after working 20 days)
· Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

The pay rate is £13.78* an hour. The day is 7 hours with an unpaid 30 min lunch break. Your daily rate of pay would be £89.66* but with a potential to earn more based on level of experience. *Including holiday pay

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Phoebe on 0117 422 6167.

phoebefiveeducation.co.uk

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom