Learning Support Assistant
Windwhistle Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3TZ9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 January 2026
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 11:59am
Date listed
20 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16,628.43 - £18,291.08
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Location: Windwhistle Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Interview date: 2 February 2026
Contract: 27 hours 30 minutes per week, term-time only. Maternity cover until 31 August 2026 (or earlier if the post holder returns)
Make a real difference in education
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Whether you’re seeking a career change, just finished college with a qualification in Education or Early Years, or have experience in care, healthcare, or volunteering with children, we’d love to hear from you.
Formal qualifications help, but they’re not essential. What matters most is your mindset:
Proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging pupils.
Able to inspire confidence and independence.
Calm, patient, and sensitive, providing comfort when children are upset.
Enthusiastic about creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
While previous school experience is desirable, we also welcome applications from candidates who have personal experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
About the role
- Provide special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) 1:1 support and work with small groups
- Support pupils across all year groups
- Term-time only, 27 hours 30 minutes per week
Why join Windwhistle Primary School?
Windwhistle Primary School in Weston-super-Mare supports children’s achievement by building their self-confidence.
We offer a happy, safe environment that nurtures children from 3 – 11 years old and supports all in our school community. We have extensive grounds that the children can access for learning and play.
We are very well-resourced with excellent professional development opportunities and our staff benefit from support and development through the wider network of schools in ELAN.
What we offer:
- Above-average pension contributions
- Five paid careers days (pro rata)
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion where everyone is valued and respected – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
- Professional development opportunities and clear career pathways
Join us and help shape a supportive environment where pupils and staff thrive together. Apply today and start making a difference!
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Windwhistle Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Windwhistle Primary School website
Why choose Windwhistle?
• We focus on building children’s confidence. We work hard to build self-esteem and create a supportive learning environment. We value emotional well-being alongside academic achievement.
• Strong pastoral support: We have extensive support in place for children's social and emotional needs.
• You will make an impact. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge difference in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community building: We work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported within a community that faces many challenges.
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