About the job

Key information

LSA 5 days a week 8:45 – 15.15
(with a half hour unpaid lunch break)
Grade 15 point 3
Term time only, fixed contract until 31/08/2025

We have a vacancy in our small rural primary school for a Learning Support Assistant working 1:1 with children in the classroom and running interventions for groups of children to support their progression in specific areas. We need a caring, calm, and patient individual to nurture a love of learning, enabling the children to progress both academically and personally.

Our school is a varied and vibrant community containing children from a wide range of back grounds and experiences. Our children are curious about the world around them and engage enthusiastically with learning opportunities.

You are encouraged to telephone or email the school for an informal discussion about the role with Catherine Greenwell, Head Teacher. Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged, please call the school office to arrange. Please send a completed Somerset Council application form, with an accompanying covering letter for the attention of: Mrs Catherine Greenwell, Head Teacher to: office@baltonsboroughschool.com.

Closing date for applications: 23 February 2025. We will evaluate applications as they come in, contacting candidates even before the application period closes, therefore we encourage you to apply early. Interviews will be taking place during the week commencing 10 February and the week commencing 24 February.

DBS check

Baltonsborough Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and other pre-employment checks.

Supporting documents and information

Application form

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