Learning Support Assistant

# Learning Support Assistant

Employer:

Worle Community School Academy

Location:

Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time, Term Time Contract Length:
until 31/08/2027

Salary:
PATH 4. £26,429 FTE, £19,092 prorated

Posted:
9th September 2026

Expires:
30th September 2026 09:00 PM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
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** Learning Support Assistant
** Salary**: PATH 4. £26,429 FTE, £19,092 prorated
** Hours**: 31.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday
** Working weeks**:
Term time only + 5 INSET days
** Contract*
* ** type**:
Fixed term until 31/08/2027
** About the role
** We are looking to recruit three Learning Support Assistants to work at our Worle Community School site in Weston-super-Mare, a five minute drive from the M5 junction, 2.9 miles from the beach, and with strong public transport links. This is an exciting opportunity within our SEND team, with the aim of  supporting our students by enabling them to engage confidently and independently in their learning.
** 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 SEN 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
** At Worle Community School, we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD to be a part of Worle. We aim to be:
* ** Prepared**
* ** Respectful**
* ** Optimistic**
* ** Understanding**
* ** Determined
* * WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves. At WCSA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
** We can offer you:
*** Happy, engaging students
* 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
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‐in‐service cover
* Access to a fully funded Healthcare Scheme for all…