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Pupil Support
Brantridge School, Haywards Heath, South East
(Actual) £29,187.81 - £32,731.17 (FTE) £34,086-£38,224 (Grade S5 SP 27.1 – 32)
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About the job
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
About Brantridge School
- Type of school
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 6 to 11, boys
- Pupils
- 80 (room for 54)
- Free school meals
- 43.8% of pupils
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Address
- Staplefield Place, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EQ
- Website
- Brantridge School website
Ofsted report card, inspected 19 May 2026
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Exceptional
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
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