Learning Support Assistant

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

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 October 2026

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  2 October 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
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: PATH 4 £26,429 FTE, £16,635 prorated

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Job title: Learning Support Assistant 

Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027

Hours: 27.5 hours per week 

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 8.45 until 3.15pm   

Working weeks: Term time only  

Salary: PATH 4 £26,429 FTE, £16,635 prorated 

About the role

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join our forward thinking, dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity within our SEND team, with the aim of supporting our students by enabling them to engage confidently and independently in their learning.

Main duties and responsibilities include: 

• Deliver classroom support for pupils, planned and supervised by teachers. 
• Support colleagues by assisting with resource preparation, display and care and support of pupils including health care.
• Keep records of work in order to provide feedback and general support.
• Accurately record student records and liaise with colleagues, parents, carers and third parties when necessary. 

About you

You’re someone who brings warmth, initiative and a deep commitment to inclusive education. You understand that every student is unique and you’re ready to support them in reaching their full potential—academically, socially and emotionally.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting pupils with individual needs, particularly those with SEN needs
• Can work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing needs
• Is confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups
• Builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families
• Is a role model for professionalism, positivity, and care
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Has a good general education (GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English or Level 2 equivalent)
• Ideally is First Aid trained, but this is not compulsory

About us

At St Andrew’s, we are proud to offer an inclusive, caring and vibrant environment where every child can thrive. Our school combines strong values with a rich curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and spark ambition.

We believe learning should be both challenging and fun! Our dedicated team works hand-in-hand with families to foster respect, kindness and essential life skills, giving our pupils the confidence to explore their potential and shine brightly.

We can offer you:

• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

In order to apply for this role please fully complete an application form via Eteach by 11am, 5th October. Interviews are expected to take place on 7th October. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. 

Further details and additional information about our trust may be viewed on our website. 

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities. 

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child 

Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our students.

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 St Andrew's Church Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 290 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Andrew's Church Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-junior-school-burnham-on-sea

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