EYFS Learning Support Assistant
Closing in 11 days (23 October 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £13.27 to £13.48 per hour
Employer: Kingsmoor Primary School
Location: Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 23 October 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
- Fixed Term contract to cover Maternity leave
- 1 December 2026 – 23 July 2027 (or on earlier return of employee)
- Hours 08:50 – 15:30 daily with 30-minute lunch break to include Midday Supervision
- LSA Hourly rate ranging from £13.27 to £13.48 per hour depending on experience
- MSA Hourly rate £13.27
What will I be doing?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable and hardworking person with experience in an EYFS setting to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to support our youngest learners as they begin their educational journey in a nurturing and highly supportive primary school environment.
Working alongside the class teacher, you will help create engaging learning experiences that support children’s development across all areas of the Foundation Stage curriculum.
Key responsibilities
- Support teaching and learning within the EYFS classroom and outdoor provision.
- Work with individuals and small groups of children to promote learning and development.
- Encourage children’s communication, oracy, language, social and emotional development.
- Assist with observations and assessment of children’s progress.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
- Support children with additional needs where required.
- Develop positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
- Has experience of working with young children, ideally in an EYFS setting.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is passionate about helping children learn through play.
- Understands child development and the EYFS Framework.
- Can work effectively as part of a team.
- Is caring, patient and adaptable.
- Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What is in it for me?
- Enthusiastic and happy children who enjoy learning.
- A supportive and welcoming staff team.
- A positive and inclusive school community.
- Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments.
Supporting documents and information
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Visits to the school are welcomed.
For further information please email lwilliams@kingsmoorprimaryschool.co.uk or ring to request for an application pack to Mrs L Williams, School Business Manager at the above address
Closing date: Friday 23 October 2026
Interviews: Wednesday, 4 November 2026