We currently have the following opportunity:
Primary School Support Worker (Fixed Term until 31 December 2026) - PKC14106
£7,388 - £7,784 (11.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Blackford Primary School
Blackford Primary School is a small, nurturing rural school at the heart of its local community, serving the village of Blackford and the surrounding area. Our school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where all children are known, valued and supported as individuals.
We are committed to developing children who are happy, positive and successful, and who demonstrate our core values of being honest, kind, fair, caring and respectful in all that they do.
Our learners benefit from a rich and varied learning environment, including outdoor learning spaces and strong community links, and we place a strong emphasis on supporting children’s wellbeing, inclusion and individual needs alongside their academic progress.
As a member of our support staff team, you will play a key role in helping children overcome barriers to learning.
You will work closely with teaching staff to provide targeted support for individuals and small groups, including those with additional support needs, enabling all children to fully participate in school life.
We are looking for someone who:
- demonstrates a nurturing, patient and flexible approach to supporting children
- is committed to inclusive practice and supporting wellbeing
- builds strong, respectful relationships with children, staff and families
- works effectively as part of a small, collaborative team
- understands the importance of adapting support to meet individual needs
This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit and supportive school community where relationships matter, and where your contribution will make a genuine difference to children’s daily experiences and outcomes.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
We are seeking a motivated and caring Pupil Support Assistant to join our staff team.
The successful candidate will support children and young people across the school, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring all pupils can fully access the curriculum.
You will work closely with class teachers and the wider staff team to:
- provide learning and wellbeing support to individuals and small groups
- support children with additional support needs
- promote inclusion and positive relationships across the school
- assist with personal care and health needs where required
The ideal candidate will:
- demonstrate patience, empathy and a strong commitment to inclusion
- have experience of supporting children in an educational or childcare setting
- be able to work effectively as part of a team
- show flexibility and a willingness to respond to the needs of the school
A desirable asset would be a driving licence.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning and wellbeing within a supportive school community.
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.
