Specialist Education Support Assistant

South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
£90 - £130.35 per day
Education
Permanent

Specialist Education Support Assistant

Are you looking to get into supply or long‑term school-based support work?
Are you passionate about helping children thrive, while keeping a flexible schedule?

This is an exciting time to join Affinity Workforce Solutions’ team of Learning Support Assistants! We are proudly supporting Castle School Education Trust to recruit a Specialist Education Support Assistant, with opportunities available on an ad‑hoc, short‑term, long‑term, and temporary‑to‑permanent basis.

In this role, you will work under the direction of the school SENDCo, delivering targeted interventions, supporting behaviour and pastoral needs, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, and providing lunchtime support.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Hold an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply through AWS).
  • Have the ability to develop, encourage and promote learning.
  • Have a passion for making a positive difference to children’s lives.
  • Bring experience working within a UK school environment.
  • Hold a valid safeguarding certificate.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills with children, staff and parents.

Benefits of Working with Affinity Workforce Solutions:

  • Competitive daily rate £90 – £130.35 per day.
  • Opportunities to gain valuable, varied school experience.
  • Access to our exclusive rewards hub, offering training, discounts & cashback.
  • A generous referral bonus for helping us find exceptional talent.
  • Flexible work schedule to suit your lifestyle.
  • Temp‑to‑perm opportunities for candidates seeking long‑term roles.
  • Weekly pay.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All candidates must undertake (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS check and be subscribed to the DBS Update Service.

If you are interested in this role, please upload your CV.

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