Job details

Salary: Grade 15, Point 3 - £12.85 per hour

Employer: Countess Gytha Primary School

Location: Yeovil , Somerset,

Contract type: Fixed term, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 3 July 2026 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

We are recruiting:

  • 2 x 1:1 SEN Assistants
  • 1 x Auditory Needs Assistant

Starting salary: Grade 15, Point 3 – £12.85 per hour

Local Government Pension Scheme

8.50 am to 3.20 pm, Term-time only

Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027 in the first instance

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant, with experience of or a desire to work with children with profound hearing loss, speech and language needs and auditory impairments.

The ideal candidate will:

  • A passion for supporting the education and well-being of our wonderful children.
  • Have a flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Be willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life.
  • Demonstrate excellent classroom practice through assisting in planning and recording daily tasks with learners.
  • Have the ability to think on their feet and use their initiative.
  • Be motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.
  • Experience of working on a 1:1 basis within a school environment is preferred but not essential.
  • Applicants for the Auditory role will have experience of working with (or a strong desire to work with) children or young people who have additional needs linked to speech and language and/or hearing impairments such as cochlear implants.

DBS check

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Supporting documents and information

How to Apply:

Please apply in writing by completing the application form available on the school website.

Completed application forms and a covering letter should be submitted to: Mr David Gordon, Headteacher, and emailed to: office@countessgytha.ppat365.org

Application Deadline Monday 3 July 2026

PPAT Education reserves the right to remove a vacancy before the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received if you have not heard from the school by 20 July, unfortunately you have not been successful in securing an interview.

Visits to our School or any queries regarding the role are welcome; please telephone the School Office on 01935 850345 for further details.

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.

Apply on the Countess Gytha Primary School website

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