Job details

Salary: LSA - Grade 15 points 3-4 £12.85 - £13.05 per hour and MDSA - Grade 16 £12.65 per hour.

Employer: Hambridge Community Primary School

Location: Hambridge, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0AZ

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 22 September 2025 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

  • Required as soon as possible
  • Fixed term for 1 academic year in the first instance.
  • The learning support assistant post is for 27.50 hours per week paid at Grade 15, points 3-4 £12.85 – £13.05 per hour.
  • 2.5 hours per week as an MDSA, Grade 16 – £12.65 per hour.
  • Employers’ Pension contribution 24.4%.

What will I be doing?

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Previous LSA experience would be helpful but not essential.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

This role would suit a candidate with existing HLTA experience.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a passion for supporting the education and well-being of all our wonderful children.
  • Be enthusiastic about the development and aspirations of all learners.
  • Be willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life, including developing relationships with parents and community members.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure best practice is followed and shared.
  • Have the ability to think on their feet, using their initiative whilst working collaboratively across all staff groups.
  • Be motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.
  • Experience working with children with additional learning needs is preferred but not essential.

DBS check

This post will require a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure

Supporting documents and information

Preston Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to our school are welcome; please telephone to make an appointment.

Please apply in writing or digitally by completing the application form available from the school website. Paper copies are available via the school office.

Applications should be returned by to the school address or emailed to office@hambridge.ppat365.org

Closing Date: 22 September 2025, Interviews 30 September 2025

Apply on the Hambridge Community Primary School website

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