Learning Support Assistant

West Huntspill Primary Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QE

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 14 Hours per week (4 mornings a week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: TPLTSS3 £8,279 - £8,411 (actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates will have:

• Candidate will have a qualification in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to GCSE Grade A-C or Level 2, on the national vocational framework.
• Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Excellent and effective communication skills.
• Good basic ICT skills.

What the school offers its staff

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

• The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield -Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

Flexible working opportunities

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Permanent
Term Time Only
Part time - 14 Hours per week
TPLTSS3 £8,279 - £8,411 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits

The Priory Learning Trust are looking to recruit an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our West Huntspill Primary School team.

The role will be 3.5 hours a day (4 mornings a week), providing learning support in the classroom and interventions to specific pupils. We are a small, friendly team, benefitting from the wider collaboration of our other local TPLT schools.If you are a nurturing, empathetic, and motivated member of staff who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and equal opportunities for all, we would love to hear from you.

As part of this role, you will:

• Support children in their personal development and progress through school.
• Work with the class teacher to identify and deliver targeted support for pupils.
• Help develop positive learning behaviours, working collaboratively with the whole school team.
• Develop partnerships with parents / carers to increase involvement in their child's progress.

West Huntspill Primary is an Ofsted rated Good school with community at its heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with positive outcomes, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Learning Support Assistant (Primary) Job Description.pdf - 264 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Huntspill Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Huntspill Primary Academy website
• Email address: hr@theplt.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934 529357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-huntspill-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to West Huntspill Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.

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