1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Closing in 30 days (5 January 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15.3 (FTE Salary £24,796)
Employer: Wiveliscombe Primary School
Location: Wiveliscombe (Taunton), Somerset, TA4 2LA
Contract type: Temporary, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 5 January 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, patient and caring person to work in a full time 1:1 LSA role. This job is full time, starting in March 2026, and is a temporary post to cover maternity leave.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
• Recent and relevant experience of working within a classroom environment
• A genuinely enthusiastic nature
• Ability to build good working relationships with others
• Ability to apply appropriate behaviour management techniques to enable children to reach their full potential
What is in it for me?
• Children who are polite, happy and eager to learn
• Supportive parents and community
• The opportunity to work in a rural school who put excellence at the heart of their curriculum
DBS check
DBS check required
Supporting documents and information
The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. In support of this, the post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other pre-employment checks. Candidates are welcome to contact the Headteacher if they would like to discuss the post further. If so, please call the school office on 01984 623325. Please note this job vacancy may be withdrawn prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is successful.