Learning Support Assistant SEND 1:1
Oldmixon Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 9DA29 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026 at 11:59am
Date listed
16 July 2026
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
- £20,300.11 - £22,331.12
Learning Support Assistant SEND 1:1 job summary
Location: Oldmixon Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Contract: 2x 32 hours and 30 minutes per week, term-time only (fixed term until 31 August 2027, with potential of an extension subject to funding)
Working pattern: 8:30 - 3:30, Monday to Friday term time only
Interview date: 21 August 2026
Make a real difference in education
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Whether you’re seeking a career change, just finished college with a qualification in Education or Early Years, or have experience in care, healthcare, or volunteering with children, we’d love to hear from you.
Formal qualifications help, but they’re not essential. What matters most is your mindset:
- Proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging pupils.
- Able to inspire confidence and independence.
- Calm, patient, and sensitive, providing comfort when children are upset.
- Enthusiastic about creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
About the role
Provide special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) 1:1 support and work with small groups
Support pupils across all year groups
Term-time only, 32 hours and 30 minutes per week
Why join Oldmixon Primary School?
Well-regarded in the local community, Oldmixon offers a friendly, warm and supportive school environment . We have a strong focus on mutual respect and collaboration: we all work together to give our pupils a high-quality education. We are looking for individuals with different experiences and backgrounds who are eager to make a difference in the lives of our children. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a caring and creative school culture where everyone is valued. If you are ready to support and inspire our children on their journey of ‘achieving for life’ we invite you to apply and become part of the Oldmixon family.
What we offer:
Above-average pension contributions
Five paid carer's days (pro rata)
Commitment to diversity and inclusion where everyone is valued and respected – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities
Professional development opportunities and clear career pathways
Join us and help shape a supportive environment where pupils and staff thrive together. Apply today and start making a difference!
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.
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 Oldmixon Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 223 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Why choose OIdmixon?
• Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing Year X children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. We are a small but strong team and work closely with our colleagues from around the academy-trust to expand and share our knowledge and expertise.
• Continual improvement: there is always capacity and room for improvement. Your creativity is welcome to help us find different routes for fulfilling our potential. Opportunities for your own learning and development are seen in all parts of school life and professional development through the trust is plentiful and high quality.
• Shared goals: working in such a close, medium-sized school team, collaboration with colleagues is easier and we have a strong camaraderie. What we are aiming to achieve is understood by all, from senior management to support staff. By aligning all that we do with our values and goals, we are all aware of how they relate to achieving our school vision.
• Challenge and support: we grow quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge impact in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community: we are an integral part of the Oldmixon area and community and your class will no doubt become part of this too, whether that be through the Mini Police project, singing in the local area, litter picks and so on. School fairs, performances, art events, and work in the community become shared experiences that strengthen bonds and raise funds for shared goals.
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