Support Assistant

East Midlands Education Trust; Blidworth CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

East Midlands Education Trust is seeking a Support Assistant for Blidworth Oaks Primary School. The role begins October 2026 and includes day-time pupil support with breakfast/after-school club duties. 39 weeks per year, 37 hours per week, term-time only, with a full-time permanent contract.

Applicants should be committed to safeguarding and will undergo an enhanced DBS check. Visits to the school are encouraged; contact the school office to arrange.

Responsibilities

• Support the education and care of our children during the daytime.
• Provide additional support to breakfast and/or after school clubs.

Job description

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Support Assistant

Reference: SEP20260504

Expiry date: 2026-09-17 08:00:00.000

Location: Blidworth Oaks Primary School

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: All employees:- Local Government / Teachers Pension Scheme Permanent, contracted employees:- SAS Employee Assistance Programme- Cyclescheme

Full time Permanent Term Time Only, 39 weeks a year 37 hours per week

The leadership team of our school are seeking to appoint a Support Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team from October 2026. The role will support with the education and care of our children during the daytime, and will also provide additional support to breakfast and/or after school clubs.

We are looking for someone who will believe in, demonstrate and teach our Values: Aspiration; Respect; Inspiration; Inclusion; Resilience and Responsibility.

We can offer:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children
• A supportive staff team
• Close partnership working with local schools
• A committed and supportive Governing Body
• A commitment to your continued professional development

Blidworth Oaks Primary School is part of the East Midlands Education Trust. For more information about our school and Trust, please visit our website: www.blidworthoaks.co.uk

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged. By visiting the school prior to applying, you will get a real feel for our school and be able to ask further questions, so please do telephone or email our school office for an appointment - 01623 792348 or [e-mail]

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 9:0 am on Thursday 17th September 2026.

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.