Job description
To support the continued development of our primary provision, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pupil Support Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils and teaching staff to help create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to pupils to help them access learning and engage positively in the school day.
- Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development in line with the school’s SEMH approach.
- Work closely with teachers and support staff to implement individual support strategies and behaviour plans.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
- Contribute to maintaining a calm, structured and supportive learning environment across the school.
Key Requirements
- Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within an education or support setting.
- An understanding of, or interest in, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and additional challenges.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
A team-focused approach and commitment to supporting pupils’ wellbeing and development
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Brantridge School
Academy special converter · Ages 6–11
- Pupils
- 77
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,370
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7:1
- Academy trust
- ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EQ
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- Salary
- (Actual) £29,187.81 - £32,731.17 (FTE) £34,086-£38,224 (Grade S5 SP 27.1 – 32)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 1 October 2026
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
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