Learning Support Assistant

Christ Church Church of England Primary School; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is seeking a qualified Learning Support Assistant to support groups of children and individuals 1:1 in an EYFS Reception class, focusing on learning and wellbeing to help every pupil succeed. The role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, subject to staffing reviews.

The successful candidate will be passionate about children's wellbeing, forge strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, and participate in ongoing professional development within a

Qualifications

• Hold Level 2 qualification as a minimum, with 3 GCSEs including English and Maths.
• NVQ Teaching/Classroom Assistant Level 2 or above.
• Experience in Early Years (EYFS) settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support groups of children and individuals 1:1 within an EYFS (Reception) class.
• Support learning and wellbeing and ensure opportunities to succeed at school.
• Build positive relationships with children and staff and work as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reflective practitioner

Education

Level 2 qualification / 3 GCSEs including English and Maths

NVQ Teaching/Classroom Assistant Level 2 or above

Job description

We are looking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support groups of

children and individuals 1:1, within an EYFS (Reception) class providing support for learning and wellbeing and ensuring they are given every opportunity to succeed at school. The post is advertised on a fixed term

basis until 31st August 2027 subject to a review of staffing.

The successful candidate will:

Be passionate about making a difference and building positive relationships with our children.

Be passionate about the wellbeing and development of the whole child.

Be aspirational for every child and especially ambitious for our most disadvantaged and SEND

pupils.

Have good communication skills and be able to build strong and positive relationships with

colleagues and children.

Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and improve, within a friendly and

supportive team and take responsibility for own continuing professional development.

Enjoy the outdoors and be enthusiastic about supporting learning in our outdoor areas.

Hold Level 2 qualifications as a minimum/3 GCSE’s including English and Maths. NVQ

Teaching/Classroom Assistant Level 2 or above.

Christ Church School is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We can offer the successful candidate:

A friendly and skilled team of colleagues committed to providing a quality education to our pupils

Highly supportive, governors, parents and fantastic pupils

A ‘Good’ school as evidenced by Ofsted in its most recent inspection

Opportunities for staff development and training

An exciting and broad curriculum with up-to-date researched based pedagogy

A warm Christian ethos

An inclusive and supportive environment.

Christ Church C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the outcome of an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Christ Church is part of the Kaleidoscope Multi Academy Trust which includes Ashcombe, Becket, Crockerne, Hutton, St Martins and Worle Village schools and the successful candidate will be employed by the Trust. As a result of this, you may be required to work in another school, with your agreement, as business needs dictate.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3rd November 2026Interviews: Week beginning 9th November 2026

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged via the school office. We reserve the right to close the selection process early. The school telephone number is 01934 620738.