SEND Learning Support Assistant

Enmore Church of England Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DX

23 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 16 hours a week Monday to Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm Friday 9am to 3.30pm
Contract type: Fixed term - While SEND child is attending our school
Pay scale: Grade 14 point 4 to 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and positive person to join our excellent team of Learning Support Assistants to support a child with Autism the school environment.

The role involves:

Providing a safe, caring and nurturing environment for the child.

To aid in planning to deliver and implement work tasks, under the direction and supervision of the SEND Co-Ordinator and Teacher.

To deliver some of the1:1 provision and interventions within the EHCP under the guidance of the SENDCo and teacher.

Participate in relevant training

To take part in reviews and meetings involving outside professionals.

Being able to work closely with staff and pupils

To support the child during any break and lunchtimes

First Aid provision

Inspiring creativity, exploration, and curiosity in children

To promote the safeguarding and well-being of all children

What the school offers its staff

Enmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The post is subject to relevant safer recruitment employment and criminal background checks via the disclosure procedure, and a successful medical check.

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.