Learning Support Assistant SEND 1:1

Locking Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8BB

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 July 2026

• Closing date

  2 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 July 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: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,300.10 - £22,331.12

Learning Support Assistant SEND 1:1 job summary

Learning Support Assistant – Locking Primary School, Weston‑super‑Mare

Contract: 32 hours and 30 minutes per week, term‑time only, fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027

Interview date: 11 September 2026

Make a real difference in education

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, inclusive primary school dedicated to helping every child thrive. If you have previous experience working with autistic children and or/those with social communication barriers, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Provide support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) 1:1 and with small groups
• Support pupils across all year groups, delivering the TEACHH approach

About You

• You will have previous experience delivering speech and language/physiotherapy/occupational therapy programmes
• You will have previous experience working with children with complex, additional needs.
• It would be advantageous to be qualified to level 3 in early years or equivalent but it is not essential.

Why Join Locking Primary School?

Become part of a welcoming village school community where every child is encouraged to be resilient, enthusiastic, and aspirational. We focus on nurturing the whole child, fostering a love of learning, and building a strong sense of belonging. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.

What We Offer:

• Above‑average pension contributions
• Five paid carer’s days (pro rata)
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and clear professional development pathways

Join a team where pupils and staff grow, succeed, and make a difference—together.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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

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.

About Locking Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Locking Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/locking-primary-school

Locking Primary School is at the heart of our community and we are continually striving to improve our provision for our children and families in the area, this is an opportunity to join a strong and supportive team who are committed to providing high quality experiences for all of our children

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Learning Together
Working Together

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