Learning Support Assistant

Langford Budville Church of England Primary School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  25 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

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 (Can be done as a job share): Pattern: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 15.15pm. Term time only (38 weeks) Salary: Somerset Pay Spine Grade 14, £25,185 – £25,989 FTE Contract: Permanent There are two additional contracts available which can be worked alongside this employment opportunity: • Wrap Around Care - 2.5 hours per week Somerset Pay Spine Grade 16 • Midday Supervisor - 5 hours pwk, Monday to Friday Term time only. Somerset Pay Spine Grade 16
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: between £25,185 - £26,989

What skills and experience we're looking for

Langford Budville Primary School, part of the Moorland Federation, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work within a small, highly inclusive rural school where every child is truly known, valued and supported to thrive.

We are proud of our strong inclusive ethos and the success we have achieved in integrating pupils with Special Educational Needs into our mainstream setting. Our approach reflects the adaptive, inclusive teaching practices outlined in the Every Child Achieving and Thriving, and we are recognised for being at the forefront of this work in practice.

As a Learning Support Assistant at Langford Budville, you will play a key role in supporting teaching that meets the needs of all learners. In our small school environment, your support may span across key stages, offering a varied and rewarding experience with opportunities to build strong relationships across the whole school community.

We’re looking for compassionate, creative and adaptable individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally
• Caring, patient and able to build strong, positive relationships with children
• Committed to inclusive practice and supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEND
• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to helping children thrive
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to contribute to all aspects of school life
• Able to work effectively as part of a team while also showing initiative
• Positive, reflective and committed to ongoing professional development
• Supportive of the school’s values, ethos and wider Federation vision

This role will suit you if you have:

• Experience working with children within a school, childcare or similar setting
• A good understanding of child development and positive behaviour support
• An interest in inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEND
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to support learning both within the classroom and through small group or individual interventions
• A calm, nurturing and encouraging approach
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• An appreciation of the opportunities and rewards of working within a small village school community

In return, we offer:

• A collaborative, friendly team and supportive leadership, including engaged Governors who care about your success
• The opportunity to work in a school recognised for its inclusive practice and SEND provision
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a school where your ideas and efforts are truly valued
• Ongoing professional development tailored to your growth and career progression opportunities
• An inclusive, values-driven culture that champions diversity, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging for all
• A Federation-wide ethos of collaboration and care

What the school offers its staff

At Langford Budville Primary School and within the Moorland Federation, you will find a welcoming and supportive environment where your contribution is celebrated and your wellbeing is prioritised. We are committed to helping every member of staff flourish both personally and professionally.

Langford Budville Primary School is a small, nurturing village school where inclusion is not just an aspiration but a lived reality. We are proud of our ability to successfully support pupils with a wide range of needs within a mainstream environment, ensuring they learn, belong and thrive alongside their peers. At Langford Budville, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our extensive outdoor curriculum, “Loving Langford,” is rooted in our local environment and community, providing rich, real-life learning experiences that foster curiosity, resilience and a strong sense of belonging. This is complemented by our embedded Thrive approach, supporting pupils’ social and emotional development alongside their academic progress. Together, these approaches enable us to nurture the whole child and ensure all learners, particularly those with additional needs, can engage, succeed and flourish.

We celebrate each child’s individuality, their creativity, curiosity and character and are committed to helping them flourish both academically and personally. “Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly” Our Federation celebrates individuality and a strong sense of community, nurturing children to grow together, and learn for life, as confident, compassionate citizens. We value teamwork, care deeply about wellbeing, and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.

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

The schools have a commitment to safeguard children and have a culture of vigilance to support this. The post holder will be required to undergo a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before taking up employment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Langford Budville Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 32 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Langford Budville Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk
• Phone number: 07947 994052
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/langford-budville-church-of-england-primary-school

Langford Budville Primary School is a small, nurturing village school where inclusion is not just an aspiration but a lived reality. We are proud of our ability to successfully support pupils with a wide range of needs within a mainstream environment, ensuring they learn, belong and thrive alongside their peers.

At Langford Budville, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our extensive outdoor curriculum, “Loving Langford,” is rooted in our local environment and community, providing rich, real-life learning experiences that foster curiosity, resilience and a strong sense of belonging. This is complemented by our embedded Thrive approach, supporting pupils’ social and emotional development alongside their academic progress. Together, thes approaches enable us to nurture the whole child and ensure all learners, particularly those with additional needs, can engage, succeed and flourish.


We celebrate each child’s individuality, their creativity, curiosity and character and are committed to helping them flourish both academically and personally.
“Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly”

Our Federation celebrates individuality and a strong sense of community, nurturing children to grow together, and learn for life, as confident, compassionate citizens. We value teamwork, care deeply about wellbeing, and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.

Arranging a visit to Langford Budville Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk.

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