We are working with an award winning Education provider in the area of Bridgwater, Somerset. They are looking for a Support Assistant to add to their team. The role is term time only over 39 weeks. It is part time, 30 hours per week.

Main Duties

• Provide day-to-day workplace support for a teacher with a visual impairment, enabling full access to digital, administrative, and reporting systems.
• Assist with data inputting, reporting, document management, and communication using various online systems (e.g. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace)
• Support lesson preparation, communication, and the use of school IT systems in line with GDPR and safeguarding standards.
• Work collaboratively with the wider school team, providing flexibility and support where needed.

Person Spec

• Experience working with pupils on the Autistic spectrum is desirable
• Confident and experienced using a range of IT systems, including online applications.
• Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, students, and external partners.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality in a school setting.
• Reliable, discreet, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A positive, patient, and empathetic approach, with a commitment to inclusion and equality.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Refresh Recruitment does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License

Salary: £20-25.5K per annum DOE

Hours: 30 hours per week Term Time only - 39 weeks per year

Location : Bridgwater, Somerset

Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received