Support Assistant

About this job

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 06/03/2026

Brimble Hill School is a primary school for pupils with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). We are a vibrant and caring community for pupils, aged 2-11 and have been rated Good by Ofsted (2023). We are in search of a Support Assistant who:
Is nurturing and empathetic, has a great sense of humour, is an adaptable, collaborative team player, and is patient with a flair for celebrating the smallest of successes. If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team.

Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun Support Assistants who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different. Brimble Hill School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust.

• a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential.

We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people within our SEND, CofE and mainstream schools.

What it’s like to work at Brimble Hill: “I love Brimble Hill because no two days are the same, it is a busy but fun place to work.”

“Everyone pulls together as one big family”. “Brimble Hill is a very friendly environment to work in.”

“All staff work together and put the children at the centre of what we do.”

“The staff are a wonderful team and the children are lovely.”

“I love helping the children grow.”

Interview: w.c 02.03.2026 or as received.

Note:

Applicants will be considered as received.

Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role.

You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Hours:

17.5 hours per week. Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role. In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit.

However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon  or  0 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline.

Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon  for an internal application form.

Training:
It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported.

Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Benefits:
Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks
• exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Carefirst
• impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured
• You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are.

We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

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