Learning Support Assistant

Priory Community School; Worle; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school community

Collaboration across trust network

High-quality CPD with time and budget

Values-driven ethos: diversity, equity

Recognition of continuous service

LGPS pension scheme

Sick pay and family-friendly leave

Job summary

Priory Community School is looking to recruit three Learning Support Assistants to work at our Weston-super-Mare site. This is an exciting opportunity within our SEND team, supporting students to engage confidently and independently in their learning.

You’ll deliver classroom support for pupils, assist with resources, keep records, and liaise with colleagues, parents and carers. The role is term time plus 5 INSET, 27.5 hours per week, fixed term until 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN.
• Ability to work independently with initiative.
• Confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups.
• Strong relationships with students, staff and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• GCSE Maths and English (4+) or Level 2 equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience SEN support

Independent working

Deliver pre-planned lessons

Building relationships

Professionalism and safeguarding

Clear communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (4+) or Level 2

Job description

Job title

Learning Support Assistant

Contract type

Fixed term until 31/08/2027

Hours

27.5 per week

Working weeks

Term time + 5 INSET

Salary

PATH 4 £26,847 FTE, £17,067 prorated

About the role

We are looking to recruit three Learning Support Assistants to work at our Priory Community School site in Weston-super-Mare, a five minute drive from the M5 junction, 2.9 miles from the beach, and with strong public transport links. This is an exciting opportunity within our SEND 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.
• 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 SEN 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

At Priory Community School Academy, we put Students First. Built on core values of Aspiration, Integrity, and Respect, we provide a supportive and dynamic learning environment where young people are inspired to thrive academically and personally. As proud members of Pathway Trust, we empower every student to achieve their full potential and prepare for a bright future.

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 Government 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 balance

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child

Pathway 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.