Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term - 31.08.2026
Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy, Bristol, BS4 1BX17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £14,595.21 - £15,063.02 Annually (Actual) SCP 5-7 - £14,595.21 - £15,063.02 - FTE: £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 , 24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Fixed Term 31.08.2026
Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term - 31.08.2026 job summary
Job Title: Learning support Assistant - Fixed Term
E-ACT Ilminster Academy | Enjoy, success, respect, community, responsibility and compassion
At Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy, we prioritize enjoyment, success, respect, community, responsibility, and compassion. With a focus on holistic development, we empower students to excel academically while also fostering a sense of belonging and compassion for others.
Join our inclusive and supportive community: https://ilminsteravenueacademy.e-act.org.uk
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join Ilminster E-ACT Academy. If you’re committed to helping pupils thrive, love building confidence in young people, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs, helping them access and engage in lessons.
- Work closely with teachers to adapt learning materials and deliver targeted interventions.
- Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports pupil confidence and independence.
- Assist with behaviour support strategies to maintain a calm and focused classroom.
- Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
- Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and sharing insights with the wider team.
- Support whole‑class, small‑group and one‑to‑one learning as required.
Pay range: SCP 5-7 - £14,595.21 - £15,063.02 - FTE: £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 , 24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Fixed Term 31.08.2026
Qualifications and Skills:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths—essential for supporting core learning.
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting.
- Understanding of SEND strategies and a commitment to inclusive practice.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Patience, empathy and resilience, with a genuine passion for helping pupils thrive.
- Ability to follow teacher direction while also working independently when needed.
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 277 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy website
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