Job Description

• Pushforward Primary School
• Address: Stable Barn, Blackthorpe, Rougham IP30 9HZ
• Salary: £14 per hour
• Hours: Part time, 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8919

Pushforward Primary School are seeking a passionate and committed Youth Support Assistant to join our highly supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by working closely with pupils and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.

PushForward Primary School is a new and exciting provision based in Rougham, Bury St Edmunds. As part of our wider community of Alternative Provisions and Secondary Schools across Suffolk, we are dedicated to supporting vulnerable pupils and helping them achieve positive, lifelong outcomes.

What we offer

• A workplace that prioritises emotional health and wellbeing, for staff as well as pupils
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to build new skills
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team environment focused on improving outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one to one mentoring and support for a pupil
• Assist the classroom teacher during lessons
• Support the School Delivery Practitioner with targeted interventions
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, raising concerns where appropriate
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom activities, including trips and extracurriculars
• Assist with classroom setup and preparation
• Support food preparation for meals and snacks
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and learning

Requirements

• Strong basic education, including GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and mathematics
• Good IT skills
• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. Teaching Assistant)
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs in an educational setting
• Confidence to take on additional responsibilities (e.g. Food Hygiene, Forest School, lunchtime support, school yoga, etc.)
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and techniques
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to employment

Join us

If you are resilient, and passionate about supporting young people to succeed, we would love to hear from you. Join PushForward Primary School and be part of a team that is dedicated to changing lives through education.

For more information

Please email: lyndsey@pushforward.uk

How to apply

Please send your CV to: lyndsey@pushforward.ukref: Primary School Youth Support Assistant

Closing date: 5 pm, 5 June 2026.