Learning Support Assistant

Mendip Green Primary School; Weston-super-Mare; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 16.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Pension contributions

Carer’s days (pro rata)

Diversity & inclusion

Training & development

Descrizione del lavoro

Mendip Green Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a proactive, caring lunchtime supervisor to support children’s learning and wellbeing across the year groups.

The role is permanent, term-time only, 24 hours per week (Tue-Fri, with 4 hours for lunchtime supervision). Actual salary is £14,990.85–£15,471.31 pro rata, plus £2,421.61 for lunchtime cover, reflecting the 24-hour contract.

Competenze

• Proactive, enthusiastic and positive attitude in a school setting.
• Ability to empower children and build their confidence.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach, especially in challenging moments.

Mansioni

• Provide whole class support.
• Support pupils across all year groups.
• Provide 1-1 and group support.
• Term-time only, 24 hours per week.

Conoscenze

Proactive

Enthusiastic

Calm demeanor

Patience

Empower children

Compassionate

Formazione

Education or Early Years qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Mendip Green Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Closing date:8 November 2026

Interview date: 16 November 2026

Start date: TBC

Contract: Permanent 28 hours per week, Tuesday-Friday, 4 hours per week will be undertaken as a lunchtime supervisor, term-time only.

Actual salary: £14,990.85-£15,471.31 pro rata dependant on qualifications, this is reflective of the 24 hour contract only. Additional £2,421.61 for lunchtime supervisor cover.

Make a real difference in education

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Whether you’re seeking a career change, just finished college with a qualification in Education or Early Years, or have experience in care, healthcare, or volunteering with children, we’d love to hear from you.

Formal qualifications help, but they’re not essential. What matters most is your mindset:

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

Proactive, enthusiastic, and full of positivity

Able to empower children and help them grow in confidence

Calm, patient, and compassionate, especially in moments of challenge

Motivated to contribute to a warm, inclusive school environment

While previous school experience is desirable, we also welcome applications from candidates who have personal experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.

About the role

Provide whole class support

Support pupils across all year groups

Providing 1-1 support and group work

Term-time only, 24 hours per week

About Us

At Mendip Green Primary School, we work to be at the forefront of education. We strive to give our pupils a spectacular learning experience that helps them become well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive contribution to their community.

We are looking for inspiring people to champion every child’s potential . We are an inclusive school and can offer you the opportunity to work with children from different backgrounds and with a range of needs. You will become part of a large team that genuinely takes care of and supports each other.

What We Offer

Working at Mendip Green Primary School comes with a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional development and future.

Excellent Pension Contributions - We invest in your future with a pension contribution significantly above the national average.

Family Friendly Support - We offer five paid carer’s days per year (pro rata) to help you balance work and family responsibilities.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion - We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. Our school community thrives on diversity and we aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.

Training & Development Opportunities - You’ll have access to ongoing professional development, networking opportunities and clear pathways for career progression. We support you in learning new skills and growing within the education sector.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974

Safeguarding Statement

Mendip Green Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.