In Class Support Assistant

Job DetailsJob Type: TemporaryLocation: SomersetSalary: NegotiableStart Date: Fri 30th May 2025Contact Name: Phoebe SavidgeContact Email: phoebe@fiveeducation.co.ukContact Phone: 01174226167Job DescriptionFive Education are looking to recruit an In-Class Support Assistant in Templecombe. As a Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with identified children and young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves in their learning in the classroom.Children at this school also benefit from learning opportunities outside the classroom, including horticulture, animal care, forest school and cookery. The children have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN), predominantly children at the school have been diagnosed with Autism or ADHD and/ or mental health challenges. They will need extra help at school in the lessons and at break and lunchtimes. You will need to be an excellent motivator and be willing to persevere to help children raise their self-esteem and learn new skills.Experience is not necessary, but a can-do attitude, resilience and initiative are essential. You will need to be available during school hours: 8:30-15:30. This work is term time only; the school prefers people who can offer 5 days a week, but they will consider people who can work a minimum of two days a week.Responsibilities And Duties Supporting 1:1 in class and in outdoor activities Help pupils to remain focused and regulated Build strong relationships with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their full potentialEssential Criteria Be empathetic, kind and patient Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa) Two recent references, covering the last 2 years Relevant DBS/Police checks, or willing to obtainWhat can Five Education offer you? One of the best supply experiences in The South West - check out our google reviews! Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more. Subsidised initial DBS cost (refunded after working 20 days) Specialist support/ mentoring while you are workingThe pay rate is £13.78* an hour. The day is 7 hours with an unpaid 30 min lunch break. Your daily rate of pay would be £89.66* but with a potential to earn more based on level of experience. *Including holiday payPay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.Contact Phoebe on 0117 422 6167.phoebe@fiveeducation.co.ukLogin & Apply Register & ApplyMore SEND JobsSee all jobsNursery assistantTemporary | BathSENDCO In and Early Years SettingContractEarly Years PractitionerPermanentExperienced SEN TeacherTemporary | SomersetNursery Practitioner (SEND)Temporary | SomersetFull time SEN Teaching AssistantTemporary | Bristol North / WestSEN/SEMH Primary TeacherPermanent | Bristol SouthSEND Teaching Assistant (Immediate start)Temporary | SomersetSEN/SEMH Teaching assistantTemporaryLearning Support Partner (Autism)Temporary