Learning Support Assistant: Flexible Term-Time Role

Castle School Education Trust; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive trust and school community

Centralised specialist team

High-quality CPD

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

The King Alfred School in Highbridge, Somerset is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our SEND team. You will help pupils engage confidently and independently in their learning, delivering planned support under teachers’ supervision and assisting with resources and care.

We value warmth, initiative and a commitment to inclusive education, with opportunities for safeguarding training and collaboration across staff and families. Term-time plus INSET weeks, salary PATH 4 prorated.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing needs
• Confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups
• Builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff and families
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people
• GCSE Maths and English grade 4+ (or Level 2 equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom support for pupils under teacher supervision.
• Assist with resource preparation, displays and pupil care including health care.
• Keep records of work to provide feedback and support; liaise with colleagues, parents and carers as needed.

Skills

SEN experience

Independent working

Deliver small-group lessons

Relationship building

Clear communication

Safeguarding commitment

GCSE Maths and English grade 4+

Education

GCSE Maths & English grade 4+

Job description

The King Alfred School in Highbridge, Somerset is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our SEND team. You will help pupils engage confidently and independently in their learning, delivering planned support under teachers’ supervision and assisting with resources and care.

We value warmth, initiative and a commitment to inclusive education, with opportunities for safeguarding training and collaboration across staff and families. Term-time plus INSET weeks, salary PATH 4 prorated.