Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Highbridge; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Health Shield healthcare scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly leave packages

Recognition of continuous service

CPD time and budget

Centralised trust support team

Résumé du poste

East Huntspill Primary School, part of Pathway Trust, seeks a permanent learning support colleague to assist with classroom activities and resource preparation. The role focuses on supporting pupils with additional needs and delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups, with liaison to families and external agencies.

The position runs term time plus two INSET days, on Mondays and Tuesdays. Commitment to safeguarding and professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English or Level 2 equivalent.
• Experience supporting pupils with individual needs, particularly additional needs.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing needs.
• Confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups.
• Clear verbal and written communication; building relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Responsabilités

• Deliver classroom support for pupils as planned by teachers.
• Support resource preparation, displays and pupil care including healthcare.
• Keep records of pupils' work and provide feedback.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and liaise with staff, parents and third parties.

Connaissances

Independent working

Lesson delivery

Communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Formation

GCSE Maths English

Description du poste

This permanent learning support role at East Huntspill Primary School, part of Pathway Trust, runs term time plus two INSET days, on Mondays and Tuesdays only. The core of the work is classroom support for pupils planned and supervised by teachers, along with preparing resources, keeping work records and liaising with families and outside agencies. The post centres on supporting pupils with additional needs and delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups within a 12.25-hour week. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 2 October 2026.

What the job involves

• Deliver classroom support for pupils, planned and supervised by teachers
• Support colleagues with resource preparation, displays and pupil care, including healthcare
• Keep records of pupils' work to give feedback and general support
• Maintain accurate pupil records and liaise with staff, parents, carers and third parties

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or Level 2 equivalent

Experience

• Experience supporting pupils with individual needs, particularly additional needs

Skills & knowledge

• Working independently, taking initiative and adapting to changing needs
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Acting as a professional role model for professionalism, positivity and care
• Clear communication, verbal and written

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death-in-service cover
• Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Family-friendly leave packages
• Recognition of continuous service for employment rights and entitlements
• Dedicated time and budget for CPD
• Strong collaboration across the trust and access to a centralised team of specialists