Learning Support Assistant - SEND 1:1
Bournville Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3STThis job expired on 19 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
29 September 2025
Closing date
19 September 2025 at 11:59am
Date listed
3 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16,023.76 - £17,625.95
Learning Support Assistant - SEND 1:1 job summary
Hours: 26 hours and 30 minutes per week, working Monday-Friday, term-time only.
Interview date: 24th September 2025.
Although
it helps, it is not essential to be qualified to apply for this role. You may
be looking for a career change and want the
opportunity to make a real difference to the education and wellbeing of our
children. You may have different lived or work experience, gained in the care
sector, or the NHS for example, or worked/volunteered with children in
non-school environment. You may be leaving college with a level 2 in education
and early years, or a certificate in childcare and are looking for the
opportunity to share your skills.
The most
important thing is having the right mindset for the role. You need to be proactive, energetic, and committed in order
to engage pupils and develop their desire to learn. You will help inspire them
to be confident and independent. You will need to be calm, patient, sensitive,
and able to comfort children when they are upset. We are looking for
people who demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm for creating a
supportive learning environment.
THE ROLE
You will work closely with the class teacher to resource and adapt planning and support high quality teaching and learning across all subjects. You will help to create learning environments where pupils can expand their knowledge. You will work with the school community to uphold our trust and school values. The role will include working across KS1 and KS2, working 1:1 and group work.
ABOUT US
Bournville Primary School is a modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children’s education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. We encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
We
are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above
average.
We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days
(on a pro rata basis). For more information
about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits
page.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications
from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to
ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported,
encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.
We provide quality, ongoing professional development and
network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to
learn new skills.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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.
About Bournville Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 514 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bournville Primary School website
We are passionate about children’s education, and by becoming part of our community, you will have a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference in their lives. Bournville is a school that puts nurture at the heart of its ethos and approach and in June 2024 we were awarded the National Nurturing Schools award.
We are a national Nurture school and a trauma informed approach underpins our values and principles when supporting children in our school.
At Bournville, we are more than just a school; we are a family that understands and nurtures every aspect of each child. Our staff members become advocates for our pupils and families, building strong relationships with the whole community. If you are looking for a school that understands the importance of providing children, the right support at the right time is important then we are the school for you
If you are looking to inspire and support children in a modern, busy, vibrant environment, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future together.
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