Educational Support Assistant - Hartshead Junior & Infant School

Overview

Hartshead Junior and Infant School is looking for an adaptable, motivated and enthusiastic Educational Support Assistant to join our friendly team. The role will be, predominantly, to support a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan supporting their learning and aspects of personal and medical care. The successful candidate will support with activities in school and will be required to travel to activities at various providers. The post is fixed term, to commence as soon as possible.

Grade 5: 15 hours Monday to Friday (12pm - 3pm) term time only.

About the School

Hartshead is a small, family school in a beautiful semi-rural village. In our inclusive school, every member of staff - from Headteacher to Cook - knows every pupil, takes the very best care of them and contributes to their achievements. Our pupils enjoy an engaging and creative curriculum, which fosters a love of learning and develops successful young people; children equipped for the challenges and opportunities ahead. We are a passionate staff, with the needs of our children at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan, assisting learning activities and aspects of personal and medical care.
• Support with activities in school and be prepared to travel to activities at various providers.
• Be an adaptable team member contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Experienced practitioner.
• Experience of working with Autistic pupils and pupils with medical needs is welcomed.
• Team player who is flexible in their approach.
• Willingness to work as part of an experienced and supportive team of staff and governors, and to engage with enthusiastic and happy children.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment - but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

How to apply

Application forms should be returned by 12 noon on Wednesday 15th April 2026.

FAO Headteacher to the following email address:

For more information about the school, please visit the website at .

Contact

You are warmly encouraged to contact the Headteacher, Sarah Shaw, to find out more about the post and arrange a visit to the school. Phone .