Learning Support Assistant

St Andrew's Church Junior School, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ER

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 November 2025

• Closing date

  19 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 16.5 Hours per week 30 Hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TPLTSS2

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have;

• Qualifications Candidate will have a qualification in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to GCSE Grade A-C or Level 2, on the national vocational framework.NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to undertake
• Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge Some knowledge of Child Protection procedures and SEND code of practice.

What the school offers its staff

As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -

• The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield -Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flu vaccinations.

Flexible working opportunities

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

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.

Aspart of this role, you will;

• Work with specified groups of (or individual) pupils to achieve learning targets set by the classroom teacher.
• Promote pupil well-being by encouraging them to develop good relationships with others, develop their self-reliance and self-esteem, help them to adjust to new settings.
• Support the monitoring of pupils’ educational progress by passing on observations to the class teacher.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About St Andrew's Church Junior School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 328 pupils
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Andrew's Church Junior School website
• Email address: hr@theplt.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934 529357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-junior-school-burnham-on-sea

Arranging a visit to St Andrew's Church Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.

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