Learning Support Assistant

Windwhistle Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3TZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  22 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: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £10,150.05 - £11,165.56

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Apply today and play a vital role in supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and future success.

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.

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.

This is a varied and rewarding learning support assistant position working within key stage 2. 

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: 16 hours and 15 minutes per week,  Monday-Friday term time only

Closing date: 5 October 2026

Interview date: 9 October 2026

Start date: 2 November 2026

Contract: fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027 (with potential extension subject to external funding)

Actual Salary: £10,150.05 - £11,165.56 (depending on qualifications)

Why Choose Windwhistle Primary School?

Child-centred ethos: We prioritise children’s confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing alongside academic success

Strong pastoral support: Extensive systems to support pupils’ social and emotional needs

Make a real impact: Help transform outcomes for children in a high-deprivation area

Community-focused: Strong partnerships with families and external agencies

Supportive team culture: A collaborative, inclusive environment where staff feel valued

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 Windwhistle Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 331 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Windwhistle Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windwhistle-primary-school

Why choose Windwhistle?
• We focus on building children’s confidence. We work hard to build self-esteem and create a supportive learning environment. We value emotional well-being alongside academic achievement.
• Strong pastoral support: We have extensive support in place for children's social and emotional needs.
• You will make an impact. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge difference in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community building: We work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported within a community that faces many challenges.

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