Learning Support Assistant - 33.3 hrs pw

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bridgwater is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide support for students with diverse learning needs. The role includes working closely with teachers and promoting an inclusive classroom environment. This part-time, permanent position offers a generous local government pension and various employee benefits, aiming to create a positive working atmosphere.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Employee Rewards scheme

High Street discounts

Staff Wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with a range of learning needs.
• Ability to assist with individual education and behaviour plans.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing learning activities.
• Assist with individual education plans.
• Promote self-esteem and independence in students.

Skills

Caring and committed attitude

Ability to promote inclusion

Strong communication skills

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Part-Time, Permanent

33.33 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time plus insert days)

Salary – Band 3, Point 3

Hamp Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a part-time, permanent contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting families, strengthening relationships, and helping children thrive in their learning and development.

The Role

We are seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils with a range of learning needs, helping them to engage in learning and develop independence. This role includes lunchtime supervision and will be based within our SEND class/group, working with children who have EHCPs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in accessing learning activities and achieving their goals
• Assist with individual education and behaviour plans
• Promote inclusion, self-esteem, and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils and teachers on progress
• Support classroom activities, including ICT and intervention programmes
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies

What we offer

• Generous local government pension scheme
• Employee Rewards scheme, High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 5th October 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).