Senior Learning Support Assistant (SLSA)

South Petherton Junior School, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AG

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 13, Points 8-11 (£13.90-£14.59 per hour dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Training:

GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths

Experience:

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Experience working with children / young people with SEN
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities

Skills and knowledge:

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults

Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils

Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs

Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team and to be flexible in their approach to daily routines

Active listening skills

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

Good IT skills, particularly using IT to support learning

What the school offers its staff

At South Petherton Schools Partnership, we are proud of our inclusive ethos and supportive working environment. We are committed to staff development and wellbeing and offer a collaborative team culture where your contribution will make a real difference.

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.

What your role will include:

• Lead and support a team of LSA's to deliver effective SEN provision
• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals
• Contribute to the planning, monitoring and review of pupil progress

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advert SLSA.pdf - 243 KB (opens in new tab)

Senior Learning Support Assistant Job Description and Personal Specification.pdf - 314 KB (opens in new tab)

About South Petherton Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Petherton Junior School website
• Email address: gsmith@southpethertonjuniorschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01460 240172
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-petherton-junior-school

Arranging a visit to South Petherton Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gsmith@southpethertonjuniorschool.co.uk.

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