Learning Support Assistant
Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QYThis job expired on 7 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 33.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 2 INSET days and some Twilight sessions) Working hours: 8:05am to 3:20pm (with 30 minute unpaid lunch break) Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £20,533.38 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bridgwater College Academy is seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our ASC Polden Centre Team, working predominantly within Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with autism and committed to inclusive education.
The successful candidate will work within the specialist ASC base as well as supporting students in mainstream classes. You will help individual students and small groups to engage positively with learning, promote constructive behaviour, and will be supported to deliver tailored SEND interventions within our specialist provision.
To be considered for this role, you should:
- Have proven experience working with children with ASC, language and communication needs, or other SEND
- Have a genuine desire to understand and support the needs of students with autism
- Demonstrate a calm, positive approach and be a clear, confident communicator
- Be able to develop and maintain trusting, professional relationships with students and staff
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated and inclusive team within our ASC base, making a meaningful difference to the educational experience of our students.
What the school offers its staff
- Employee reward scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
- Generous local government pension scheme
- On site parking
Further information about the job
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).
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bridgwater College Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1576 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bridgwater College Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@btc-trust.org
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 recruitment@btc-trust.org.
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