Learning Support Assistant

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 6,200 - 6,300; Part time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a compassionate 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant to work with a Year 4 pupil, supporting academic and personal development within our caring school community.

The role requires patience, empathy and the ability to adapt learning, with intimate care as needed. You will collaborate with teachers and the SENDCo to promote inclusion and celebrate progress.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and a calm, encouraging approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children and families.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a Year 4 pupil to support academic and personal development.
• Provide intimate care as required.
• Adapt learning and explain concepts clearly to the pupil.
• Use praise, reassurance and gentle challenge to develop confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SENDCo and other professionals to support learning.
• Be observant and reflective, responding to a child’s needs in the moment.
• Support positive behaviour with consistency, kindness and clear expectations.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment where every child feels successful.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Calm demeanor

Team player

Observant

Inclusive practice

Intimate care

Job description

1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant Grade 15, Point 3-4, £6150 - £6247 FTC until 31st August 2027 11 hours per week, Monday - Friday (9:30am - 11:40am), Term time only

The adult who notices the small breakthroughs, offers encouragement at just the right moment, and quietly helps a child believe “I can do this.” The one who celebrates every success, no matter how small and understands that sometimes the biggest achievements don’t come with applause, but with a smile, a step forward, or a moment of courage.

Corpus Christi is a caring, friendly and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Guided by our values of Believe, Hope and Trust, we nurture independent thinkers and resilient learners who feel confident in who they are and what they can achieve.

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant to work closely with a Year 4 pupil, helping them to thrive both academically and personally within our school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Builds strong, trusting relationships and takes time to really understand a child’s needs

• Has patience, empathy and a calm, encouraging approach

• Is comfortable providing intimate care as required

• Can adapt learning and explain things in a way that makes sense to the child they are supporting

• Uses praise, reassurance and gentle challenge to help develop confidence and independence

• Enjoys celebrating progress in all its forms - big and small

• Works well as part of a team, collaborating with teachers, the SENDCo and other professionals

• Is observant and reflective, able to respond to a child’s needs in the moment

• Supports positive behaviour with consistency, kindness and clear expectations

• Is committed to inclusion and believes every child deserves to feel successful

• Brings warmth, positivity and a good sense of humour - to each day

At Corpus Christi, you will find:

• Children who are kind, welcoming and eager to learn

• A supportive and collaborative staff team who value one another

• A school where wellbeing, care and professional trust matter

• Opportunities to develop your skills and understanding of SEND

• A strong sense of community where every individual is known and valued

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering opportunities for development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West.

If you are someone who understands that making a difference often comes through patience, encouragement and building meaningful relationships - and who finds joy in helping a child grow in confidence and independence - we would love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants.

Closing date: 30th November 2026

Interview date: 8th December 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants willbe requiredto complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including your ‘name, education and employment’,todemonstratedue diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.