Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £7,304.42 - £8,034.77 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6EX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1506394 |
Summary
Hours: 12 hours and 5 minutes per week, term-time only (Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 3:25 pm). With the option for an additional 5 hours per week undertaking lunchtime duties, there may also be breakfast/after-school club duties available.Interview date: Tuesday 23 September
Although it helps, it is not essential to be qualified to apply for this role. You 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. You may be leaving college with a level 2 in education and early years, or a certificate in childcare and are looking for the opportunity to share your skills.
The most important thing is having the right mindset for the role. 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.
THE ROLE
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. The role will include working across a range of year groups, mainly in EYFS and KS1, working 1:1 and in small groups.
ABOUT US
Mendip Green Primary School is a large school for 4-11 year-olds in the Worle area of Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. We work to be at the forefront of education, giving our pupils a spectacular education and creating well-rounded people who are willing and capable of making a positive contribution to their community. To achieve this we are looking for inspiring staff to be a champion for all children, with a passion to see every child become the best that they can be. We are an inclusive school and can offer you the opportunity to work with children from different backgrounds and with a range of needs. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
We 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.