Learning Support Assistant

East Huntspill Primary School; East Huntspill; On-site; GBP 7,400 - 7,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Shield

Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly leave packages

Dedicated CPD time and budget

Job summary

East Huntspill Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive team. This part-time, permanent role supports students to engage confidently and independently in their learning, with duties including classroom support, resource preparation, and health-care assistance.

You will work 12.25 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays during term time plus 2 INSET days. The role offers a caring school community, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Support pupils with additional needs

Independent working

Deliver pre-planned lessons

Build strong relationships

Professionalism and care

Clear communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE Maths and English (4+) or Level 2 equivalent

Job description

Job title: Learning Support Assistant

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 12.25 per week

Working days: Monday and Tuesday

Working weeks: Term time + 2 INSET days

Salary: PATH 4 £26,429 FTE, £7,410 prorated

About the role

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants 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.

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

At East Huntspill Primary we are proud of our positive, caring environment where all children and families are respected, valued and supported to reach their full potential. Situated in the village of East Huntspill near Highbridge, we benefit from strong connections with our local community and neighbouring schools across Somerset. We work closely with local primary schools to share planning, resources and ideas.

As part of Pathway Trust, East Huntspill Primary is guided by our core ethos: "We learn, We achieve, We flourish." This happy, welcoming and inclusive culture enables us to deliver a broad, engaging and challenging curriculum underpinned by high-quality teaching. We offer wrap-around care through our Breakfast and After School Clubs, on-site early years provision at Little Learners Preschool, dedicated pastoral and Thrive support and strong parent partnerships that ensure every child becomes a confident, independent learner.

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
• Teachers’ 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.