Nursery and Primary Support Assistant

Five Education; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education support organization in Bath is looking for an In-Class Support Assistant. This role involves working closely with children with special educational needs, such as Autism and ADHD, providing essential support in class and during breaks. The ideal candidate should be empathetic, patient, and willing to assist with personal care tasks. This position offers flexible hours, and while experience is not mandatory, a positive attitude and resilience are essential. Free specialized training and a DBS check reimbursement are included.

Benefits

Free specialized training

Free DBS check refunded after 20 days

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support during employment

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Empathetic and kind demeanor towards students.
• Comfortable providing personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support children in class and during break times.
• Help pupils maintain focus.
• Build relationships with pupils and teaching staff.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Initiative

Job description

Five Education are looking to recruit an In-Class Support Assistant in Bath. 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. The children have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN) such as Autism or ADHD and/ or mental health challenges. They will need extra help at school in the lessons and at break and lunchtimes. Experience is not necessary, but a can-do attitude, resilience and initiative are essential. You will need to be available 8am until 6pm. 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. Please note that personal care is essential for this role.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supporting 1:1 in class or in small groups, sometimes general support around the class
• Help pupils to remain focused
• Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their 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
• Is comfortable with personal care e.g. toileting

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

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 employer's NI. 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 an 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 Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)