Combined Education Support Assistant/Midday Supervisory Assistant
Closing in 28 days (20 April 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Somerset Pay Spine Grade 15, Points 3–4, (hourly £12.85-£13.05), dependent on skills and experience.
Employer: High Ham Church of England Primary School
Location: High Ham (Langport), Somerset, TA10 9BY
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 20 April 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Combined ESA/ MDSA Role
Full-time Education Support Assistant (ESA) (term time only) with an additional 30 minutes daily Midday Supervisory Assistant playground duty.
What will I be doing?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Education Support Assistant to join our team at High Ham Church of England Primary School. We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and flexible member of staff who can support learning across the school.
The successful candidate will undertake a range of responsibilities, including classroom support, 1:1 SEN support, small-group intervention work, and daily lunchtime supervision (30 minutes) as part of the Midday Supervisory Assistant role. This varied position offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute their own skills and experience to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
What is in it for me?
- A supportive and welcoming learning community
- A strong commitment to continuing professional development
- A good school with outstanding care, guidance and support for our pupils
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
Safeguarding
High Ham Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Key dates
- Closing date: Monday 20 April
- Interviews: Week beginning 27 April 2026
- Start date: From 11 May 2026
Further details and an application form are available on the school website. Visits to the school prior to application are warmly welcomed.
Please email completed applications to the School Business Manager at joanne.stewart@highhamcofe.co.uk.
