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Educational Support Assistant
Educational Support Assistant Shelley First School
Shelley First School is a highly regarded first school and you would be joining a warm and welcoming school community where staff, parents and children all work together to strive for the very best.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring individual who is committed, hardworking and reliable, and puts children at the heart of what they do.
This job is part of our Education Support job family which plays a key role in supporting schools to deliver high quality services. In your role you will be part of a team within the school. You will support the delivery of an effective education and curriculum function in line with schools’ policies and procedures, working one to one with pupils with SEND, or with small groups.
You would be joining our friendly and forward-thinking schools that genuinely values the well-being of all and one that is committed to supporting your ongoing professional development.
The roles would be based at Shelley First School supporting pupils between the ages of 4 and 10.
If you would like to enquire more about the role please get in touch. Contact Liz McLoughlin, Headteacher at Shelley First School, on 01484 604484 or shelleyoffice@themast.co.uk
Further information can be found in the recruitment pack below.
To apply please scroll down to the bottom of the web page to see the Microsoft Forms application form.
The ideal candidates will:
- be able to demonstrate experience of working with children and young people
- be caring and passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
- be committed to the safeguarding of all students
- be highly organised, flexible and adaptable
- be creative in their approach
- Be committed to contributing as part of a successful team
What we can offer you….
- Annual salary increments plus inflation linked increases.
- Automatic enrolment into a Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates.
- Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave).
- Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing services including, GP consultations, Private medial operations, Physiotherapy, Counselling and mindfulness, wellbeing clinics, nurse support services, chronic illness and cancer support, menopause support.
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one.
- Extensive CPD opportunities
- Funding of a wide range of accredited training courses and apprenticeships.
- A range of working patterns dependent upon the role.
- For employees on all year-round contracts, a minimum of 28.5 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) holiday entitlement.
- Death in service benefit.
Interview Date: 24 April 2026
Other Information
The role is available for an immediate start, or has an expected start date of 1st June 2026 if notice is required.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. You are therefore advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff with a dedicated wellbeing charter, mental health first aid trained colleagues and wellbeing advocates at each location.
The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Only in exceptional circumstances will the school interview without references prior, where the candidate does not wish to notify their current employer; applicants must make this clear when applying.
The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.
Application is via the Trust’s online application form only, separate submissions or supporting documentation will not be accepted; all information should be provided within the relevant sections of the application form. You have the option to save and edit your application prior to submission ONCE you populate each section. As the application form is hosted on Microsoft Forms, you may wish to copy and paste any larger sections of text into the form. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to complete the form, alternatively click on the link or scan the QR code to take you to the application form to complete.
The application form requires you to provide in addition to personal details, educational achievements, and employment history, you are required on the application form to provide clear and concise examples (in no more than a total of 1000 words) demonstrating how you meet the following areas:
- Relevant Experience
- Education and training attainments
- General and specialist knowledge
- Skills and Abilities
- Additional factors including continual professional development
Shelley First School - Educational Support Assistant application form – Fill out form
