Learning Support Assistant NEW

Pathway Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Shield

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly leave packages

Job summary

Pawlett Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a forward-thinking team. You will support pupils both in class and during lunchtime supervision, helping them engage confidently and independently in learning.

The role requires warmth, initiative and commitment to inclusive education, with duties including record-keeping and liaising with parents. Term-time hours and pro rata salary apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with individual needs and additional learning needs.
• Able to work independently and take initiative in changing situations.
• Confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups.
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Clear communication skills, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom support for pupils, planned and supervised by teachers.
• Assist with resource preparation, displays, care and health support for pupils.
• Keep records of work and provide feedback to colleagues and parents as needed.
• Accurately record student information and liaise with staff and families.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with add.

Independent worker

Deliver pre-planned lessons to small,

Builds strong relationships with staff

Clear verbal and written communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4+ or Level 2

Job description

# Learning Support AssistantEmployer: Pawlett Primary SchoolLocation: Bridgwater, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £11,577Posted: 23rd October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581287* Share :* PrintJob title: Learning Support Assistant (including lunchtime supervision)Contract type: PermanentHours: 19.25 per weekWorking days: Monday, Tuesday and WednesdayWorking weeks: Term time + 2 INSET daysSalary: Learning Support role: PATH 4 £26,429 FTE, £10,435 prorated. Lunchbreak supervisor: PATH 1 £25,219 FTE, £1,142 prorated.**About the role**We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our forward thinking, dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity within our team, with the aim of supporting our students by enabling them to engage confidently and independently in their learning. In addition this role requires 2 hrs per week lunchbreak supervisor duties.**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 additional 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**Pawlett Primary School is a village school with over two centuries of history and a vibrant, forward-thinking ethos. Our motto is “Learning Together, Growing Together.”We offer a supportive, highly nurturing environment for children aged 4–11. With expansive grounds, an on-site Forest School and a strong commitment to reading, oracy, and outdoor learning, we inspire our pupils to grow in confidence every single day. Rated positively for our respectful, considerate and engaged culture, Pawlett is a place where staff and pupils alike can flourish.**We can offer you:*** Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership* 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* Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme* Local Authority 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 balanceIn order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am 6 November 2026. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.*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 pupils.*### AttachmentsLearning Support Assistant JDLunchbreak Supervisor JD (1)Pathway Recruitment Pack (3)### Safeguarding Statement:The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\"All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.