Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £20,280.90 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1UY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1499310 |
Summary
Hours: 32 hours and 30 minutes per weekYou may
be looking for a career change and want the
opportunity to make a real difference to the education and wellbeing of our
children. You may have different lived or work experience, gained in the care
sector, or the NHS for example, or worked/volunteered with children in
non-school environment. This role requires Early Years Certificate (EYC) Level 3 or equivalent e.g., NVQ / VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.You need to be proactive, energetic, and committed in order
to engage pupils and develop their desire to learn. You will help inspire them
to be confident and independent. You will need to be calm, patient, sensitive,
and able to comfort children when they are upset. We are looking for
people who demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm for creating a
supportive learning environment.An ELAN LSA is positive, a team player, motivational, flexible, creative, and innovative with a supportive nature, as well as being confident, calm, consistent and resourceful with experience supporting pupils in a classroom environment, with Special Educational Needs or disabilities (SEND).
You will work closely with the class teacher to resource and adapt planning and support high quality teaching and learning across all subjects. You will help to create learning environments where pupils can expand their knowledge. You will work with the school community to uphold our trust and school values.
You need to be proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging pupils, developing their desire to learn. You will help to inspire them to be confident and independent. You will also need to be calm, patient, sensitive and able to comfort children when they’re upset.
Walliscote Primary School is situated in central Weston-super-Mare close to the beach. We are a diverse, strong community educating 4-11 year olds. We have high expectations for all of our children and are looking for inspirational staff to support us in providing the best possible learning experience for each child in our care. We adopt a whole-school Thrive approach providing emotional support to all of our children and as a member of staff here at Walliscote you will support the community to promote positive mental health, improve children’s ability to learn, and open doors to a brighter future.
Walliscote 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.
You need to:
- have previous experience working with children with complex, additional needs- have experience of working with children who have Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needsWe
are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above
average.
We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days
(on a pro rata basis). For more information
about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits
page. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications
from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to
ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported,
encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together. We provide quality, ongoing professional development and
network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to
learn new skills.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.