Learning Support Assistant; SEND

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Location:

Locking Primary School, North Somerset

Contract:

26 hours per week, term-time only (fixed term until 31 August 2026, with potential extension subject to funding)

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:

• Proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging pupils.
• Able to inspire confidence and independence.
• Calm, patient, and sensitive, providing comfort when children are upset.
• Enthusiastic about creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.

• Provide special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) 1:1 support and work with small groups
• Support pupils across all year groups
• Term-time only, 26 hours per week

Become part of a welcoming village school community where every child is encouraged to be resilient, enthusiastic, and aspirational. We focus on nurturing the whole child, fostering a love of learning, and building a strong sense of belonging. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.

• Above-average pension contributions
• Five paid care days (pro rata)
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion where everyone is valued and respected – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
• Professional development opportunities and clear career pathways

Join us and help shape a supportive environment where pupils and staff thrive together. Apply today and start making a difference!

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

Locking 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.