Learning Support Assistant
Closing in 40 days (22 April 2025 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Scale 15 (£24,027-£24,404) pro rata
Employer: Parkfield Primary School
Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT
Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 22 April 2025 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications and be in the following range: Scale 15 (£24,027-£24,404) pro rata
32.5 hours per week, term time only.
Initially, this is a fixed term appointment until 31.03.26
Start date: 3 June 2025
What will I be doing?
The Role
We are looking for a new colleague who is caring, patient and self-motivated, and has a love of learning and is able to enthuse and inspire children. The role will include providing to all children as well as supporting children with SEND who have a variety of needs, and will also involve supporting classroom teaching.
If you can provide support to teachers in the learning and personal development of all pupils, including SEND pupils, so all our children can make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them, then we would love to hear from you.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The person
The successful candidates will be able to establish positive relationships with all our children, parents and members of staff and will have:
- A good standard of education, to GCSE grade C Maths and English together with a qualification relevant to supporting the learning process in school
- Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting
- Lots of initiative and the ability to work in a team.
- A wish to play a full part in the life of the school and uphold our strong values.
What is in it for me?
We offer:
- A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team.
- A well-resourced classroom and school setting.
- Happy, enthusiastic, well-motivated children, who are a joy to teach.
We are proud of our school and visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to learn more about us, please contact the school office on 01823 282125
DBS check
Parkfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for the successful candidates.
Supporting documents and information
Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 22 April.
Interview date: Wednesday 30 April.
Please apply by using the school application form. An application form and job description can be downloaded from the school website.