Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay

Family-friendly leave packages

CPD time and budget

Access to trust specialists

Collaboration across trust schools

Job summary

Worle Community School, run by Priory Community School, is seeking a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant within the SEND team. This fixed-term post runs to 31 August 2027 on term time plus two INSET days, at 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The role primarily supports one designated pupil in class, delivering teacher-planned support and maintaining records of their work. Visa sponsorship is not available; the start date is 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or Level 2 equivalent.
• Experience with SEN support is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help the designated pupil participate in class and school life academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Deliver classroom support planned and supervised by teachers.
• Support colleagues with resource preparation, displays and pupil care including health care.
• Keep records of pupils' work and provide feedback.
• Record pupil information accurately.
• Liaise with colleagues, parents, carers and third parties as needed.

Skills

Independent working

Initiative

Pre-planned lessons

Relationship building

Clear communication

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE Maths & English 4+/Level 2

Job description

A 1:1 Learning Support Assistant post in the SEND team at Worle Community School, run by Priory Community School. The fixed-term role runs to 31 August 2027 on term time plus two INSET days, at 27.5 hours a week Monday to Friday. Most of the work is supporting one designated pupil in class, delivering teacher-planned support and keeping records of their work. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 19 October 2026.

What the job involves

• Help the designated pupil take part fully in school life, academically, socially and emotionally
• Deliver classroom support planned and supervised by teachers
• Support colleagues with resource preparation, displays and pupil care, including health care
• Keep records of pupils' work to give feedback and support
• Record pupil information accurately
• Liaise with colleagues, parents, carers and third parties when needed

Qualifications

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

Skills & knowledge

• Works independently, takes initiative and adapts to changing needs
• Confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Role model for professionalism, positivity and care
• Communicates clearly, verbally and in writing
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Nice to have

• Experience supporting pupils with individual needs, particularly SEN

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death-in-service cover
• Occupational sick pay
• Family-friendly leave packages
• Recognition of continuous service to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Dedicated time and budget for CPD
• Access to a centralised team of specialists across the trust
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools