Support Assistant

Brimblehillschool; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brimble Hill School seeks a passionate Support Assistant to join their dynamic team. The school caters to children with profound learning difficulties, promoting a caring and inclusive atmosphere. Ideal candidates will be nurturing and adaptable, ready to make a difference in students' lives through supportive interaction and engagement.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Brunel Perks for discounts

Carefirst counselling service

Free on-site parking

Annual pay progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Empathetic individual with a flair for celebrating small successes.
• Adaptable and collaborative team player.
• Nurturing attitude towards children's unique needs.

Responsibilities

• Support unique learning journeys of pupils with PMLD.
• Cultivate a positive, fun, and successful learning environment.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance educational outcomes.

Skills

Nurturing

Empathy

Sense of humour

Team player

Patience

Job description

Brimble Hill School is a primary school for pupils with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). We are a vibrant and caring community for pupils, aged 2 -11 and have been rated Good by Ofsted (2023).

We are in search of a Support Assistant who:

• Is nurturing and empathetic
• Has a great sense of humour
• Is an adaptable, collaborative team player
• Is patient with a flair for celebrating the smallest of successes

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun Support Assistants who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great!

Brimble Hill School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people within our SEND, CofE and mainstream schools.

What it’s like to work at Brimble Hill:

'I love Brimble Hill because no two days are the same, it is a busy but fun place to work. Everyone pulls together as one big family'.

'Brimble Hill is a very friendly environment to work in. All staff work together and put the children at the centre of what we do'.

'The staff are a wonderful team and the children are lovely. I love helping the children grow'

Interview: w/c 14.07.2025

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon @brunel.org.uk or 0 1793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon @brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.

Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.