1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Foundation Stage
Closing in 14 days (1 July 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 (£12.45ph to £12.64ph)
Employer: Wincanton Primary School
Location: Wincanton, Somerset,
Contract type: Temporary
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 1 July 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- Monday to Friday Mornings
- 8.40am to 12.15pm
- (There is a possibility that the hours may increase)
- Salary Grade 15 (£12.45ph to £12.64ph)
- Temporary subject to funding following the pupil.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Our OFSTED rated ‘Good’ school, is looking for a skilled 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work in the mornings in Reception with a pupil with ASD. We require a person who is:
- patient
- forward thinking
- resilient
- working knowledge of Autism
- have strategies for de-escalation and prevention
- willing to support pupils with intimate care plans
- have a knowledge of how to support a pupil’s emotional needs as well as their academic development
- are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative and responsibility to support pupils’ learning
- are able to take on others ideas
- have a knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands-on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech. Candidates need to also recognise the small steps that a child needs to take and how this is recorded as part of their Individual Learning Plan. This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners – a privileged position indeed.
DBS check
This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed.
Supporting documents and information
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Interested candidates are invited to call our Headteacher, Mr Graeme Wilson, to discuss the position and find out more about the school. Please contact the school by email or call the school office on 01963 32132. Application packs and further information are available from our school website
Application forms should be returned to the Headteacher Mr. G. Wilson by 9am on Tuesday 1 July 2025.
Interviews will be held on Monday 7 July 2025.