Job details

Salary: Competitive Salary

Employer: Dovecote School

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NJ

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 5 January 2025 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025
  • Hours per Week: 37.50
  • Weeks per Year: 39
  • Pay Grade: Competitive Salary
  • Interview Date: 28/01/2025 and/or 05/02/2025

Join Our Team as a Learning Support Assistant – Where Every Day is a New Adventure!

Are you the kind of person who thrives on making a difference? Do you dream of a role where you can inspire young minds, overcome challenges, and witness incredible transformations? At Dovecote School, we’re not just offering a job—we’re inviting you to be part of a life-changing journey.

What will I be doing?

The Role: What Makes It So Special?

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at Dovecote, no two days are ever the same! You’ll:

  • Be a real-life superhero to students who need your guidance and support to overcome barriers to learning.
  • Foster confidence, independence, and resilience in students navigating speech and language challenges, attention difficulties, and significant learning needs.
  • Help create a fun, engaging, and safe environment where every achievement is celebrated—no matter how big or small.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re seeking compassionate, energetic, and enthusiastic LSAs who:

  • Have a heart as big as their imagination and a passion for supporting young people.
  • Thrive in a vibrant, ever-evolving environment.
  • Are committed to creating positive change, one student at a time.

What is in it for me?

What You’ll Love About Us

  • A Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate, tight-knit team that’s committed to changing lives and having fun along the way.
  • Professional Growth: From training opportunities to career progression, we’ll help you reach your potential while helping our students reach theirs.
  • Well-Being First: Your safety and happiness matter. We provide paid Enhanced DBS checks and update services because we prioritize care for our team.
  • A Fresh Start: Be part of a growing school where your ideas, creativity, and contributions truly shape the future.

DBS check

Dovecote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will undergo a fully Enhanced DBS check.

Supporting documents and information

Joining Dovecote means becoming part of a community where every interaction has the potential to change a life. It’s about more than education—it’s transformation, inspiration, and impact.

Ready to Take the Leap?

This is your chance to embark on a rewarding journey with a school that’s breaking barriers and rewriting possibilities. Apply now and start a career that’s as fulfilling as it is fun. Visit our website or click the link below to get started.

Come join us, and let’s build brighter futures together!

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