Learning Support Assistant

Langford Budville Church of England Primary School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD

32 days remaining to apply

Closing date
18 August 2025 at 9am
Date listed
16 July 2025

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: 17.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.45 am - 12.15 pm term time only
Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year linked to SEND funding
Actual salary: £9,640 - £9,948

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

is enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to raising standards.
Is creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in supporting learning.
Is willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
Is fully supportive of the Christian ethos, values, and vision of the school and federation.
Is committed to safeguarding and working collaboratively as part of a team.
Has experience supporting children with SEND
Has knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic practices or a willingness to learn.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At Langford Budville C of E Primary School and within the Moorland Federation, we offer:

A welcoming, caring, and inclusive school culture where every child is known and valued.
Collaborative working across the federation with dedicated, supportive colleagues.
Outstanding CPD opportunities including training in SEND and therapeutic approaches
The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day.

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive Learning Support Assistant to join our nurturing team. You will provide high-quality tailored support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), enabling them to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally within our inclusive Christian school community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with SEND in EYFS.
Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of differentiated activities.
Promote children’s emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, and independence.
Implement strategies from EHCPs and liaise effectively with the SENDCo.
Contribute to reviews, observations, and record-keeping.
Uphold the school’s Christian values and ethos in all interactions.

Commitment to safeguarding

The schools have a commitment to safeguard children and have a culture of vigilance to support this. The post holder will be required to undergo a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before taking up employment.