Learning Support Assistant/HLTA

Enmore Church of England Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DX

10 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 4-5 days per week 9am to 15.30pm
Contract type: Permanent
Hourly rate: Rate of Pay £13.05 - £14.59 per hour depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and positive person to join our excellent team in order to run small group and individual interventions.

The roles involve:

Providing a safe, caring and nurturing environment for the child.

To aid in planning to deliver and implement work tasks, under the direction and supervision of the SEND Co-ordinator and Teacher.

Proactivelydevelop interventionsand support well-being across the school

Participate in relevant training

To take part in reviews and meetings involving outside professionals.

Being able to work closely with staff and pupils

To support the child during any break and lunchtimes

First Aid provision

Inspiring creativity, exploration, and curiosity in children

To promote the safeguarding and well-being of all children

What the school offers its staff

Pension

Wellbeing support

Professional Development

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.