Learning Support Assistant

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

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 November 2026

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 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: £17,117.01 - £18,895.56

Learning Support Assistant job summary

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.

Location: Windwhistle Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Closing date: 12 October 2026

Interview date: 16 October 2026

Start date: 16 November 2026

Contract: 27 hours 30 minutes per week Monday to Friday, term-time only plus INSET days.  Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027, extension opportunities available, subject to funding. 

Actual salary: £17,117.01 - £18,895.56

About the role

Provide 1:1 support and work with small groups as well as whole class support within key-stage 2.

Support pupils across all year groups

Why join Windwhistle Primary School?

Windwhistle Primary School  supports children’s achievement by building their self-confidence.

We offer a happy, safe environment that nurtures children from 3 – 11 years old and supports all in our school community. We have extensive grounds that the children can access for learning and play.

We are very well-resourced with excellent professional development opportunities and our staff benefit from support and development through the wider network of schools in ELAN.

What we offer:

• Above-average pension contributions
• Five paid carer's days
• 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

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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