Extended School Support

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated Extended School Support to provide wrap around care and join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the academy, contributing to an environment where every pupil can thrive. Whether in administration, operations, pastoral support or specialist services, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.

About You

• English and Maths at GCSE A*-C (9-4) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees

• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

Further details about the role

Casual hours between 1 and 12.5 per week.

Fixed Term until 31/08/2027

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.