Education Support Assistant

A CSET Secondary Academy in South Gloucestershire is seeking an Education Support Assistant (ESA) for an immediate start. The school would also consider applicants wishing to start from 2 nd September 2024. The role is 35 hours per week and is a permanent position. The salary is £26,421 FTE, £21,497 prorated.

As an ESA will be planning and delivering targeted interventions to students who need additional support including SEND . You will be working as part of a team to promote the emotional, physical and educational development of students, including those with special needs.

You will need

• A good standard of English and Maths
• Experience of working with young people with SEND
• A commitment to SEND interventions
• Understanding of what constitutes an effective intervention and how to use data to inform the intent and implementation of intervention work
• Excellent communication skills that will include dealing with parents, outside agencies and the students
• Excellent organisation skills, and written and verbal communication skills
• Training in specific evidence-based interventions related to numeracy/literacy/speech & language is desirable

Benefits of working at this school are:

• High level of CPD access and support at school and Trust level.
• Open and honest culture
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Affinity Workforce are The Managed Service provider for CSET and have a very close partnership with CSET working with all of the secondary academies in South Gloucestershire. If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply online or contact Helen Needham on

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