About this role
Job title: Education Support Assistant
Salary: CSET10 £26,403 FTE, £19,948 prorated
Hours: 32.5 per week
Working weeks: 39 per year (term time + INSET)
Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027
About the role
The ideal person will reinforce the excellent work of the teaching staff by supporting the individual both within and outside of the classroom environment. You will be a professional role model to the pupils, with the confidence to challenge and the creativity to motivate. Your key role will be delivering targeted interventions to identified students who need additional support with maintaining high expectations as directed, and help identify personal aspirations. You will work as part of a team to promote the emotional, physical and educational development of pupils, including those with special needs.
About you
You’re someone who brings warmth and a deep commitment to inclusive education. You understand that every student is unique and you’re ready to support them in reaching their full potential.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting pupils with individual needs, particularly those with EHCPsCan work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing needsIs confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groupsBuilds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and familiesIs a role model for professionalism, positivity, and careCommunicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writingIs committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleHas a good level of general education Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification—or is willing to work towards itAbout us
This is a really exciting time to join Marlwood School. Having received a Good Ofsted rating in November 2023, you will be joining us on our journey towards becoming an exceptional school that lies at the heart of a close knit community. With around 550 students, we are a smaller than average secondary school and this brings with it many benefits, not least our ability to get to know our children quickly, understand their individual needs and place high quality education at the heart of everything we do. Our values of Resilience, Respect and Responsibility are lived throughout our school community.
We pride ourselves on our CPD support, both at school and Trust level. As a school, we invest in personalised coaching for all staff, with a focus on subject-specific pedagogy and teaching and learning. We also have a central Trust education team who support and deliver high quality training.
We can offer you:
Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadershipA supportive trust and school communityStrong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operationsA commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your developmentA values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every dayRecognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlementsLocal Authority Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service coverOccupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergenciesFamily‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance
To find out more about Marlwood School and our trust, please refer to our candidate recruitment pack attached.
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Monday 29th June. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child
CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.