Learning Support Assistant

# Learning Support Assistant

Employer:

Nerrols Primary School & Nursery

Location:

Taunton, Somerset Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Term Time Salary:
Grade 15, scale point 3 FTEPosted:
24th September 2026

Expires:
20th October 2026 10:00 AM

Start Date:

1st November 2026

Job :
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* * Learning Support Assistant - Nerrols Primary School
** Nerrols Primary School (part of the Richard Huish Trust) are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Learning Support Assistant.
** The successful candidates will support the class teacher by:
** Delivering learning support to pupils through a range of approaches.

Supporting a pupil / pupils at lunchtimes in a range of ways.
** Our school can offer:
** An opportunity for to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

A supportive school community including children, parents, staff and governors.

A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team.
** The successful candidates will:
** Have previous experience being a learning support assistant

Have previous experience being a HLTA (Higher Learning Teaching Assistant)
Have the knowledge and understanding of the Early Years and/or Early Years Qualification Be able to relate effectively with learners and  able to follow individual and small group learning plans systematically.
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* Hours:

** 8:45am until 15:15pm Monday - Friday - 30 hours per week, term time only
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* Contract:

** Fixed term until 31st August 2027
** Pay:
** Grade 15, scale point 3 currently £25,614 (actual salary based on your part time hours is £17,783)
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* Location:

** Nerrols Primary School
** Apply by:
** 20th October 2026
** Interviews:
** TBC
* * Start:
** 01/11/2026 - subject to employment checks.
*** The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.
****** The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
****** We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.**
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