1:1 SEND Support Assistant - Term-Time Role

Extend Learning; Golling; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Carer’s days (pro rata)

Staff wellbeing

Career development

Job summary

Banwell Primary School in Banwell, Somerset, is hiring a Learning Support Assistant for term-time, 32.5 hours per week. The role supports pupils with SEND and runs small-group sessions to develop core skills, confidence, and independence.

A caring, proactive mindset is essential, with duties including personal care when needed and building strong relationships with families. The position is a fixed-term contract for 8 months with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications are helpful.
• A caring, proactive mindset matters most.
• Experience in school or nursery settings with SEND is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND and run small-group sessions.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions to build confidence and core skills.
• Work with children across different year groups.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils and families.

Skills

1:1 SEND support

Small-group interventions

Pupil support

Proactive mindset

Education

Educational background in education or early years

Job description

Banwell Primary School in Banwell, Somerset, is hiring a Learning Support Assistant for term-time, 32.5 hours per week. The role supports pupils with SEND and runs small-group sessions to develop core skills, confidence, and independence.

A caring, proactive mindset is essential, with duties including personal care when needed and building strong relationships with families. The position is a fixed-term contract for 8 months with the possibility of extension subject to funding.