Learning Support Assistant x 2
Closing in 10 days (21 November 2025 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 12-15 depending on experience £12.85-£16.62 per hour.
Employer: Birchfield Community Primary School
Location: Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Contract type: Fixed term contract, Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 21 November 2025 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Monday – Friday
32.5 hours per week – 8.30am – 3.30pm
An immediate start is available.
We are looking to appoint 2 x Learning Support Assistants to work at our thriving school with a team of experienced and friendly staff.
What will I be doing?
Role 1 is for a permanent Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for children with SEMH needs.
Role 2 is for a fixed term Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with medical needs. This position will only be available for the duration the child remains at Birchfield. Full training will be provided.
At Birchfield we refer to the ‘Teaching Team’, and as a member of that you will be fully supported in your day to day role. The person appointed would be expected to work collaboratively with the class teacher along with many other members of staff.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The successful candidate will:
- Ideally be able to share experience of previous good classroom practice
- Be able to support the class teacher/year group across the whole curriculum
- Have experience of working with their own groups
- Be able to show evidence of relevant training.
- Display a range of attributes including personal organisation, initiative, enthusiasm and a caring nature
- Be flexible, adaptable, and be able to provide support and challenge
What is in it for me?
In return we offer you a school with huge ambitions, wonderful children, a dedicated team of staff and supportive parents and Governors. Visits are welcomed and encouraged.
DBS check
DBS Check required
Supporting documents and information
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to relevant employment checks and criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.
Please complete an application form (which can be found on the school website or by contacting the school office) and submit to the office or email recruitment@birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk
If you have a preference for one of the roles please indicate this in your application.