Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Shield

Local Authority Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

Pawlett Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our welcoming team. You will deliver classroom support for pupils, assist with resources and care, and help pupils engage confidently in learning.

This role includes 2 hours per week of lunchbreak supervision, term-time schedule with 2 INSET days, and a commitment to safeguarding. You will build strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing needs.
• Willingness to deliver pre-planned lessons to small groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom support for pupils under teacher supervision.
• Assist with resource preparation, displays and pupil care.
• Keep records of work and provide feedback to staff and parents as needed.
• Accurately record student records and liaise with colleagues and families.

Skills

Pupil support experience

Independent working

Small group instruction

Relationship building

Professionalism

Clear communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths & English (grade 4/5) or Level 2 equivalent

Job description

Job title:

Learning Support Assistant (including lunchtime supervision)

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

19.25 per week

Working days:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Working weeks:

Term time + 2 INSET days

Salary:

Learning Support role: PATH 4 £26,429 FTE, £10,435 prorated. Lunchbreak supervisor: PATH 1 £25,219 FTE, £1,142 prorated.

About the role

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our forward thinking, dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity within our team, with the aim of supporting our students by enabling them to engage confidently and independently in their learning. In addition this role requires 2 hrs per week lunchbreak supervisor duties.

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 additional 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)

About us

Pawlett Primary School is a village school with over two centuries of history and a vibrant, forward-thinking ethos. Our motto is “Learning Together, Growing Together.”

We offer a supportive, highly nurturing environment for children aged 4–11. With expansive grounds, an on-site Forest School and a strong commitment to reading, oracy, and outdoor learning, we inspire our pupils to grow in confidence every single day. Rated positively for our respectful, considerate and engaged culture, Pawlett is a place where staff and pupils alike can flourish.

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• 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
• Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
• Local Authority 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

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 pupils.