Learning Support Assistant
Closing in 28 days (27 February 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £17,475 Grade 15.3 (FTE Salary is £24,796)
Employer: Wiveliscombe Primary School
Location: Wiveliscombe (Taunton), Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 27 February 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Hours: 31.25 per week, term-time only
Contract: Fixed Term
Salary: £17,475 Grade 15.3 (FTE Salary is £24,796)
Closing Date Friday 27 February 2026
Interview Date TBC
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, patient and caring person to work in a full time LSA role. This is a fixed term role until 31 August 2026, but with the possibility of being extended for the academic year 2026-27.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Recent and relevant experience of working within a classroom environment
• A genuinely enthusiastic nature
• Ability to build good working relationships with others
• Ability to apply appropriate behaviour management techniques to enable children to reach their full potential
What is in it for me?
Children who are polite, happy and eager to learn
• Supportive parents and community
• The opportunity to work in a rural school who put excellence at the heart of their curriculum
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
Please note this job vacancy may be withdrawn prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is successful.
The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. In support of this, the post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other pre-employment checks.
Candidates are welcome to contact the Headteacher if they would like to discuss the post further. If so, please call the school office on 01984 623325. Please find more information and an application form on our website https://www.wiveliscombeprimary.com/