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Learning Support Assistant

Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

This job expired on 2 September 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 August 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Working hours: 8:05am to 3:20pm Mon - Fri
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £19,896.69

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have proven experience working with children with ASC/Language and Communication needs, or other SEND
• Have a desire to understand the needs of students with autism and support them in an educational environment
• Have a calm, positive attitude and be a clear, confident communicator
• Be able to build and develop trusting, professional relationships with students and staff.

What the school offers its staff

• Generous local government pension scheme
• Employee Reward Scheme - including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.
• Free on site parking

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

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

BCA LSA (Polden Centre) JD.pdf - 202 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgwater College Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1561 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bridgwater College Academy website
• Email address: ellie.edmonds@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgwater-college-academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a mixed all-through Academy which combines both primary and secondary education for pupils aged 3 to 16. The academy, which is sponsored by Bridgwater and Taunton College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

Arranging a visit to Bridgwater College Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ellie.edmonds@btc-trust.org.

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