Learning Support Assistant

Mendip Green Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6EX

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 October 2026

• Closing date

  22 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,738.56 - £20,613.34

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Apply today and help inspire the next generation of learners.

Whether you are already qualified or looking to start a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you. Whilst a qualification is desirable, it is not essential for this learning support assistant. 

This opportunity would suit individuals seeking a career change who are passionate about supporting children and making a genuine difference to their education, development and wellbeing. We welcome applications from people with transferable skills and experience gained in education, childcare, healthcare, social care, the NHS, youth work, community support, or voluntary roles working with children and young people.  We also welcome applications from college leavers who hold a Level 2/3 qualification in Education, Early Years, Childcare, Health and Social Care, or related subjects.

What We're Looking For

The most important qualification is the right attitude and mindset. We are seeking enthusiastic, proactive and dedicated individuals who are committed to helping children achieve their full potential.

Successful candidates will:

• Build positive relationships with pupils and support their learning and development.
• Encourage confidence, independence and resilience.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and emotional awareness.
• Remain calm and supportive when children are upset or facing challenges.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Show enthusiasm for supporting children with additional learning needs.
• If you are passionate about education, child development, special educational needs (SEN), inclusion and making a difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding learning support assistant position working across both our mainstream provision and our specialist Hearing and Language Resource Base and Autism Resource Base.

You will:

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions and small group support.
• Support teaching and learning within our specialist resource hub.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN professionals and support staff.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and emotional skills.

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only (job share considered)

Interview Date: 29 September 2026

Contract: 11-month fixed-term contract (with potential extension subject to external funding)

About us

We are committed to delivering exceptional education and ensuring every child receives a remarkable learning experience. Our aim is to help pupils become confident, capable and well-rounded individuals who are ready to make a positive contribution to their communities.

As an inclusive primary school, we celebrate diversity and champion every child's potential. We provide specialist support for children with a range of educational, communication and developmental needs, creating opportunities for all pupils to thrive.

Joining our school means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative team that genuinely values the wellbeing, development and success of both pupils and staff.

What you can expect

• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions above the national average.
• Five paid carer's leave days per year (pro rata).
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Clear pathways for career progression within education.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities to gain experience in SEN, Autism, Hearing and Language Support.
• We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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.

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.

About Mendip Green Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 617 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mendip Green Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mendip-green-primary-school

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Weston Super Mare and Somerset, Bath and Bristol