Learning Support Assistant

Fixed term contract until 31 August 2025, subject to external funding

Term Time Only

Part time - 32.5 Hours per week

TPLTSS3 £18,625 - £18,920 (actual salary)

Plus various Company Benefits

The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to work at our Pawlett Primary School Academy.

This is a non-teaching, role focused on supporting pupils with SEN requirements in the classroom. This will involve building strong supportive relationships with the pupils, working closely with the class teacher, assisting in planning and adapting learning activities. We are a small, friendly village school dedicated to improving outcomes for all children and providing first-class pastoral and educational support for all, including those that find traditional teaching environments more challenging.

We are looking for an experienced, empathetic, compassionate and motivated member of staff who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and equal opportunities for all.

As part of this role, you will;

• Support children in their personal development and progress through school by providing encouragement, rewards, advice and guidance, induction.
• Help develop positive learning behaviours, working collaboratively with the class teacher.
• Support children to be successful in our school and beyond.

What you need to succeed;

• Ability to adhere to working procedures and policies within the school environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good ICT skills.
• Patient, flexible and adaptable, meticulous and conscientious.
• Experience of working with children with special educational needs.

Pawlett Primary is an Ofsted rated 'Good' school with community at its heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with positive outcomes, but also have valuable life experiences and an inspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.

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 offer a variety of development opportunities including cross site working to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools.

We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accomodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff worklad seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this.

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

• The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flu vaccinations on site, during the working day, free of charge.

About The Priory Learning Trust:
TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people.

For further information on the benefits of working with The Priory Learning Trust, please see the relevant page on our Careers Hub.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing Date: 16 December 2025

Proposed Interview Date: 20 December 2024

Proposed Start Date: 20 January 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £18,625.00-£18,920.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/12/2024
Reference ID: PLT-R497
Expected start date: 20/01/2025