Learning Support Assistant (Part Time)

Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3AF

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 16 hours per week Wednesday PM to Friday Weds - 12.30 - 3.30pm = 3 Thurs and Fri is 8.30 - 12.30 / 1.00 - 3.30 = 6.5
• Contract type: Fixed term - to August 2026
• Actual salary: £9,674 - £9,828
• Pay scale: JG3 SCP 5-6 £25,583 - £25,989

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and qualified Learning Support Assistant with the skills and knowledge to support children in all stages of primary education. The role will be flexible involving supporting classes as well as opportunities for leading intervention groups.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Holds a minimum Level 3 LSA qualification in teaching and learning or similar and has a secure knowledge of primary education.

• Has GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above

• Is motivated, positive, hardworking and willing to join an enthusiastic team.

• Is able to demonstrate high expectations for learning and behaviour, working within the schools’ policies and procedures.

• Champions children and puts their needs and well-being at the forefront of the purpose of their role.

• Is professionally discreet and able to respect confidentiality.

What the school offers its staff

Christchurch School is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We can offer the successful candidate:

• A friendly and skilled team of colleagues committed to providing a quality education to our pupils

• Highly supportive, governors, parents and fantastic pupils

• A ‘Good’ school as evidenced by Ofsted in its most recent inspection

• Opportunities for staff development and training

• An exciting and broad curriculum with up-to-date researched based pedagogy

• A warm Christian ethos

• An inclusive and supportive environment.

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

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Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

PT LSA - Christ Church Sep 2025.pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

About Christ Church Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christ Church Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office@christchurchprimaryschool.org
• Phone number: 01934 620738
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-church-church-of-england-primary-school-weston-super-mare

We understand that you expect nothing less than the very best for your child. We have that same expectation too; indeed, we make no apologies in our stated aim to become the best school in Weston-super-Mare! Success breeds success we feel, and that energy can be felt throughout our school.

At Christ Church we pride ourselves in being a community of learners. It is a school where we make time for children, listen to their needs, hopes and fears and support them in becoming effective, ambitious and successful adults. We believe that learning is a life-long process and that belief informs all that we do. Ours is a school where relationships are strong, and this enables children to have a safe platform from which to explore their ideas, take risks and develop their understanding of the world.

Arranging a visit to Christ Church Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@christchurchprimaryschool.org.

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