Learning Support Assistant
Pawlett Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4SB14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 October 2026
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 October 2026
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, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- PATH 4 £26,847 FTE, £11,522 prorated
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Job title: Learning Support Assistant
Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027
Hours: 18.75 per week
Working days: Monday - Friday
Working weeks: Term time + 2 INSET days
Salary: PATH 4 £26,847 FTE, £11,522 prorated
About the role
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our forward thinking, dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity within our team, with the aim of supporting our students by enabling them to engage confidently and independently in their learning.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Deliver classroom support for pupils, planned and supervised by teachers.
- Support colleagues by assisting with resource preparation, display and care and support of pupils including health care.
- Keep records of work in order to provide feedback and general support.
- Accurately record student records and liaise with colleagues, parents, carers and third parties when necessary.
About you
You’re someone who brings warmth, initiative and a deep commitment to inclusive education. You understand that every student is unique and you’re ready to support them in reaching their full potential—academically, socially and emotionally.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting pupils with individual needs, particularly those with additional needs
- Can work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing needs
- Is confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups
- Builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families
- Is a role model for professionalism, positivity, and care
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Has a good general education (GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English or Level 2 equivalent)
About us
Pawlett Primary School is a village school with over two centuries of history and a vibrant, forward-thinking ethos. Our motto is “Learning Together, Growing Together.”
We offer a supportive, highly nurturing environment for children aged 4–11. With expansive grounds, an on-site Forest School and a strong commitment to reading, oracy, and outdoor learning, we inspire our pupils to grow in confidence every single day. Rated positively for our respectful, considerate and engaged culture, Pawlett is a place where staff and pupils alike can flourish.
We can offer you:
- Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
- A supportive trust and school community
- Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
- A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
- A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
- Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
- Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
- Local Authority Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
- Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
- Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 19th October, 9am. Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 22nd October. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child
Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
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 Pawlett Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 66 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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