Job details

Salary: LSA: £12.85 - £13.47 per hour and MDSA: £12.65 per hour

Employer: Hambridge Community Primary School

Location: Hambridge, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0AZ

Contract type: Temporary, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 31 October 2025 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

Required to start as soon as possible

The post is to support a child on a one-to-one basis, and for as long as the child remains at the school.

23 hours per week as a 1:1 learning support assistant paid at Grade 14-15 (depending on experience) £12.85 – £13.47 per hour.

2.5 hours per week as an MDSA Grade 16 – £12.65

Employers’ Pension contribution 24.4%.

What will I be doing?

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Previous LSA experience would be helpful but not essential.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a passion for supporting the education and well-being of all our wonderful children.
  • Be enthusiastic about the development and aspirations of all learners.
  • Be willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life, including developing relationships with parents and community members.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure best practice is followed and shared.
  • Have the ability to think on their feet, using their initiative whilst working collaboratively across all staff groups.
  • Be motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.
  • Experience working with children with additional learning needs is preferred but not essential.

DBS check

This post will require a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure

Supporting documents and information

Preston Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to our school are welcomed; please telephone to make an appointment.

Please apply in writing or digitally by completing the application form available from the school website. Paper copies are available via the school office.

Applications should be returned by to the school address or emailed to office@hambridge.ppat365.org

Closing Date: 31 October 2025, Interviews week commencing 10 November 2025

Apply on the Hambridge Community Primary School website

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