Learning Support Assistant
Bournville Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3ST10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 January 2026
Closing date
8 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 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
- £6,046.70 - £6,651.30
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Location: Bournville Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Interview date: 13 February 2026
Contract: 10 hours per week in the afternoons, term-time only. Fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 with the potential of extending (subject to external funding)
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
- You may be required to assist children with personal care
- Term-time only, 10 hours per week in the afternoons
Why join Bournville Primary School?
Bournville Primary School is a modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children’s education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. We encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families.
What we offer:
- Above-average pension contributions
- Five paid carer's 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 Bournville Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 514 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bournville Primary School website
We are passionate about children’s education, and by becoming part of our community, you will have a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference in their lives. Bournville is a school that puts nurture at the heart of its ethos and approach and in June 2024 we were awarded the National Nurturing Schools award.
We are a national Nurture school and a trauma informed approach underpins our values and principles when supporting children in our school.
At Bournville, we are more than just a school; we are a family that understands and nurtures every aspect of each child. Our staff members become advocates for our pupils and families, building strong relationships with the whole community. If you are looking for a school that understands the importance of providing children, the right support at the right time is important then we are the school for you
If you are looking to inspire and support children in a modern, busy, vibrant environment, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future together.
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