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Learning Support Assistant

Oldmixon Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 9DA

This job expired on 10 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  2 September 2025

• Closing date

  10 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,651.78 - £20,280.90

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Hours: 32 hours and 30 minutes per week (Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30pm), term time only & 32 hours and 30 minutes INSET hours

Interview date: 14 July 2025

Actual salary: £19,651.78 (unqualified) - £20,280.90 (level 3 or higher qualified)

Although it helps, it is not essential to be qualified to apply for this role. You may be looking for a career change and want the opportunity to make a real difference to the education and wellbeing of our children. You may have different lived or work experience, gained in the care sector, or the NHS for example, or worked/volunteered with children in non-school environment. You may be leaving college with a level 2 in education and early years, or a certificate in childcare and are looking for the opportunity to share your skills.

The most important thing is having the right mindset for the role. You need to be proactive, energetic, and committed in order to engage pupils and develop their desire to learn. You will help inspire them to be confident and independent. You will need to be calm, patient, sensitive, and able to comfort children when they are upset. We are looking for people who demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm for creating a supportive learning environment.

THE ROLE

An ELAN LSA is positive, a team player, motivational, flexible, creative, and innovative with a supportive nature, as well as being confident, calm, consistent and resourceful with experience supporting pupils in a classroom environment, with Special Educational Needs or disabilities (SEND).

You will work closely with the class teacher to resource and adapt planning and support high quality teaching and learning across all subjects. You will help to create learning environments where pupils can expand their knowledge working 1:1, small groups and as whole class support. You will work with the school community to uphold our trust and school values.

You need to be proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging pupils, developing their desire to learn. You will help to inspire them to be confident and independent. You will also need to be calm, patient, sensitive and able to comfort children when they’re upset. Previous experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other high level needs such as global delay or children who have Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs would be favourable.

ABOUT US

Well-regarded in the local community, Oldmixon offers a friendly, warm , and supportive school environment . We have a strong focus on mutual respect and collaboration: we all work together to give our pupils a high-quality education. We are looking for individuals with different experiences and backgrounds who are eager to make a difference in the lives of our children. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a caring and creative school culture where everyone is valued. If you are ready to support and inspire our children on their journey of ‘achieving for life’ we invite you to apply and become part of the Oldmixon family.  

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.

We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills.

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.

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About Oldmixon Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oldmixon Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oldmixon-primary-school-weston-super-mare

Why choose OIdmixon?

• Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing Year X children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. We are a small but strong team and work closely with our colleagues from around the academy-trust to expand and share our knowledge and expertise.

• Continual improvement: there is always capacity and room for improvement. Your creativity is welcome to help us find different routes for fulfilling our potential. Opportunities for your own learning and development are seen in all parts of school life and professional development through the trust is plentiful and high quality.

• Shared goals: working in such a close, medium-sized school team, collaboration with colleagues is easier and we have a strong camaraderie. What we are aiming to achieve is understood by all, from senior management to support staff. By aligning all that we do with our values and goals, we are all aware of how they relate to achieving our school vision.

• Challenge and support: we grow quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge impact in an area of high-deprivation.

• Community: we are an integral part of the Oldmixon area and community and your class will no doubt become part of this too, whether that be through the Mini Police project, singing in the local area, litter picks and so on. School fairs, performances, art events, and work in the community become shared experiences that strengthen bonds and raise funds for shared goals.

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