Learning Support Assistant

Castle School Education Trust; Highbridge; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Authority Pension Scheme with 
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Occupational sick pay

Family‑friendly leave packages

Job summary

West Huntspill Primary School in Highbridge, Somerset, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis (20 hours/week). You will provide targeted classroom support under the direction of teachers, helping pupils engage and thrive.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, strong communication, and a warm, proactive approach to inclusive education. Working hours are 8.30am–12.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time plus 2 INSET days.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with individual needs.
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing needs.
• Clear and effective communication in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom support for pupils, planned and supervised by teachers.
• Assist with resource preparation, display and care of pupils including health care.
• Keep records of work to provide feedback and general support.
• Accurately record student records and liaise with colleagues, parents and third parties.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour support

Independent working

Clear communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English or Level 2

Job description

# Learning Support AssistantEmployer: West Huntspill Primary SchoolLocation: Highbridge, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: PATH 4 £26,847 FTE, £12,290 proratedPosted: 16th October 2026Expires: 19th October 2026 09:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579990* Share :* Print**Job title**: Learning Support Assistant**Contract type**: Permanent**Hours**: 20 per week**Working days**: Monday - Friday**Working hours:** 8.30am-12.30pm**Working weeks**: Term time + 2 INSET days**Salary**: PATH 4 £26,847 FTE, £12,290 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, focusing on pastoral and behavioural support* 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**West Huntspill Primary School is a friendly, high-energy school right at the heart of our local community.We’re a loving, inclusive family school with big ambitions, built on a simple mission based on: learning: achieving: flourishing for every child who walks through our doors. We hold high expectations across everything we do—fostering deep respect, acceptance, and an environment where great behavior and a love of learning go hand in hand. We believe in transparency, fresh ideas, and genuine connection. If you want to work somewhere that balances high standards with a warm, forward-thinking environment, West Huntspill is the place for you.We can offer you:* 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* 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 balanceIn order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Monday 19th October. Interviews are expected to take place on 23rd October. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website.Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every ChildPathway 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 students.### AttachmentsPathway Recruitment PackLearning Support Assistant JD### Safeguarding Statement:Pathway Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not \"protected\" (i.e., filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.