Learning Support Assistant

Bournville Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3ST

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  21 September 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: £13,741.61 - £15,116.45

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant – Bournville Primary School, Weston‑super‑Mare

Contract: Term‑time only, 22 hours per week and offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027

Salary: £13,741.61 - £15,116.45

Interview date: 21 October 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Whether you're exploring a new career, recently completed a qualification in Education or Early Years, or have experience in care, healthcare, or volunteering with children, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, inclusive primary school dedicated to helping every child thrive.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate individual to provide 1:1 SEND support and small‑group interventions across all year groups at Bournville Primary School.

Key responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Work with small groups to boost learning and confidence

Support children across different year groups

Assist pupils with personal care, when required

Build positive, nurturing relationships with children and families

Are you:

Proactive, enthusiastic, and full of energy?

Able to empower children, helping them grow in confidence and independence?

Calm, patient, and caring, especially when children are upset or overwhelmed?

Motivated to help create an inclusive, supportive learning environment?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.

While formal qualifications are helpful, the right mindset is what matters most.

We welcome candidates with school experience, but we are equally keen to hear from those with personal experience supporting children with SEND.

Why Join Bournville Primary School?

Bournville Primary School is a modern, inclusive school for children aged 2–11 in Weston‑super‑Mare. We are passionate about delivering high‑quality education supported by the latest research and innovative practice.

At Bournville, we:

• Encourage children to be curious, independent thinkers
• Value respect, resilience, and personal achievement
• Work closely with families to understand and support every aspect of a child’s development
• Believe our staff are advocates for the children they support

What We Offer:

• Above‑average pension contributions
• Five paid carer’s days (pro rata)
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and clear professional development pathways
• Join a team where pupils and staff grow, succeed, and make a difference—together.

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 Bournville Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 494 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bournville Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bournville-primary-school

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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