SEND Learning Support Assistant

Shipham Church of England First School, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TX

28 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 December 2025

Job details

Job role: Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Term time only, Fixed term until 31 August 2026
Contract type: Fixed term - Until the end of this academic year. Extension possible subject to funding
Full-time equivalent salary: £24796-25185

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Shipham First School. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide 1:1 support to a pupil in Year 3 with SEND and help them thrive in their learning journey.

As a SEND LSA, you will:

✔️ Support a specific pupil with their learning, development, and well-being. ✔️ Assist in implementing Individual Learning Plans and Behaviour Management Plans. ✔️ Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to adapt learning activities. ✔️ Encourage inclusion, independence, and positive engagement in the classroom.

Shipham First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must share this commitment and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

As a member of the Wessex Learning Trust, we work collaboratively and believe in empowering our staff to grow and take the lead. Across all our schools, we work together, share staff – and share expertise.

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.