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Specialist Education Support Assistant

United Kingdom, South Gloucestershire · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • Delivering targeted interventions
  • Supporting behaviour and pastoral needs
  • Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
  • Providing lunchtime support

Requirements

  • 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

What we offer

  • Competitive daily rate
  • Opportunities to gain valuable, varied school experience
  • Access to exclusive rewards hub offering training, discounts & cashback
  • Generous referral bonus
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities
  • Weekly pay
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