Learning Support Assistant

Sandford Primary School, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5PA

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - reviewed annually
• Actual salary: £14,691

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Relevant LSA qualifications and/or experience working within primary school classrooms

• Experience of supporting children with additional needs, including SEND

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• A nurturing, patient and positive approach to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

• Initiative, flexibility and the ability to adapt within a busy classroom environment

• A clear understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to promoting the welfare of all children

• A commitment to upholding and promoting the values and ethos of the school & Trust

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.

• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

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

Sandford Primary School is extremely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sandford Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 141 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandford Primary School website
• Email address: office@sandfordprimary.org
• Phone number: 01934 852602
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandford-primary-school-winscombe

Beautiful village Primary School in North Somerset.

Arranging a visit to Sandford Primary School

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

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