Education Support Assistant

The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: CSET10 £26,403 FTE, £19,948 prorated

Education Support Assistant job summary

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 EHCPs
• Can work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing needs
• Is confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups
• Builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families
• Is a role model for professionalism, positivity, and care
• Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Has a good level of general education 
• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification—or is willing to work towards it

About us

The Castle School, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. Situated in Thornbury we have great transport links with Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Gloucestershire.

As part of a family of trust schools, The Castle School currently has 1,426 students and is shaped by our clear values, kindness, fairness and aspiration. This inclusive culture is reflected in our outstanding student conduct, a genuine sense of belonging and an on-site alternative provision that ensures every learner has the support to succeed. We have a thriving Post-16 centre, a committed junior leadership team and a strong track record of supporting our local community.

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

To find out more about The Castle 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, 6th July. 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Castle School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Castle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-castle-school-bristol

Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.

At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.

We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.

We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. It is an exciting time to join The Castle School with current building developments taking place, ready for the Sixth Form centre to merge onto the main site. The new Sixth Form centre and facilities will be opening in September 2024 and will include the Business Studies and Economics classrooms.

Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’

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