Education Support Assistant

Yeovil Area Community Academy Trust

Location: Milford Junior School

Contact Type: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027 in the first instance due to funding

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 (pm)

Commencement date: Tuesday 3rd November or as soon as possible after

Working Pattern: 31.7 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.20pm. Term Time only (paid 43.5069 weeks per year).

Salary: Grade 15.3/15.4 FTE £25,614 - £26,016 - actual salary - £18,310 - £18,598

We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile and committed individual to join our team to support in key-stage 2 classrooms and during lunch play. We can offer a friendly and supportive environment and a commitment to professional development.

The successful applicant will need to:

• have the proven ability to provide for pupils with SEN
• have excellent communication skills
• be involved in planning, organising and implementing Learning Plans, including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews
• be able to implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupil’s responses as appropriate
• be committed to helping all children to achieve their very best
• have good IT skills
• have English and Maths to GCSE level or equivalent
• have a good sense of humour and enjoy working as part of a team

For further details and an application form, please visit our website, www.milfordjuniors.com.

For an informal discussion about the post, please call the school office or email [email protected] and the SENCo will arrange this with you.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please apply in writing by completing the application form available from the school website: www.milfordjuniors.com/vacancies. CV's will not be accepted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £18,310.00-£18,598.00 per year

Expected hours: 31.7 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person