Education Support Assistant

The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 January 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 January 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: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: CSET9 £28,598 FTE, £16,620 prorated

Education Support Assistant job summary

Job title: Education Support Assistant

Salary: CSET9 £28,598 FTE, £16,620 prorated

Hours: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only + INSET)

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/08/2026

Location: The Castle School, BS35 1HT

About the role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Education Support Assistant to deliver targeted interventions for students with SEND, supporting them to maintain high expectations and develop their personal aspirations. Working under the direction of the SENDCo, you will help promote the emotional, physical and educational development of pupils from KS3 to KS5.

You will plan and lead 1:1 and small‑group interventions, contribute to the Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle, support learning in and beyond the classroom and build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and external agencies. You will also assist teachers with planning, organising resources, maintaining SEND records and supporting behaviour and safety across the school.

About you

You will bring:

• A good standard of education, including English and Maths.
  
• Experience working with young people with SEND.
  
• Strong communication, organisation, patience and compassion.
  
• Confidence working with secondary students.
  
• An understanding of effective interventions and how to use data to measure impact.
  
• Desirable: Additional training in evidence‑based SEND interventions and experience with provision mapping tools.
  

If you are proactive, resourceful and committed to helping every young person achieve their best, we would love to hear from you.

About us

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 can offer you:

• A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
  
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
  
• Values, ethos and vision that are lived
  
• An open and honest culture
  
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
  
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
  
• Discounted gym membership
  
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Dedicated counselling service
  

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Friday 6th February. 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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