At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them thrive academically and personally.
- Company: Birdsedge First School, part of The Mast Academy Trust, known for its inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Rewarding role with a strong sense of community and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and help them achieve their full potential.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or transferable skills; passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
The Mast Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, committedand caring individual to join the team at Birdsedge First School as an Educational Support Assistant.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to access learning, develop emotional regulation strategies, build positive relationships andachieve success in school.
The successful candidate will play a key role insupporting some of our most vulnerable learners and helping them to thrive bothacademically and personally.
Birdsedge First School is a welcoming and inclusive schoolwithin The Mast Academy Trust.
We are committed to providing high-qualityeducation and ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to achievetheir full potential.
Our school has a strong sense of community and places greatimportance on developing confident, respectful and resilient learners.
We arelooking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about supportingchildren to thrive.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachingstaff and other professionals to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
Therole will include working with individual pupils and small groups, deliveringtargeted interventions, promoting positive behaviour and supporting children'semotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.
Experience of supporting children with SEMH needs is highlydesirable.
However, we also welcome applications from candidates who candemonstrate relevant experience, transferable skills and a commitment to makinga difference to the lives of children with additional needs.
We are Looking for Someone Who
- Hasexperience of working with children or young people.
- Canbuild positive, supportive and trusting relationships with pupils.
- Hasexperience of supporting children with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs, orcan demonstrate transferable skills relevant to the role.
- Ispatient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Hasstrong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Isreliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.
- Iscommitted to helping every child achieve their full potential.
- Iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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Educational Support Assistant in Huddersfield employer: Birdsedge First School
The Mast Academy Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment at Birdsedge First School. With a strong emphasis on professional development and employee growth, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable learners. Our commitment to high-quality education and community values ensures that every team member feels valued and motivated to help children thrive both academically and personally.
