Learning Support Assistants
Closing in 28 days (3 July 2025 5:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 Point 4, £12.64 per hour
Employer: Bowlish Infant School
Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 3 July 2025 5:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Salary: Grade 15 Point 4, £12.64 per hour
Closing Date: 5:00pm on Thursday 3 July 2025
Fixed Term from 1 Sept 2025 to 31 Aug 2026 (potential for extension). 32 Hours a week, 6 hours a day, 8:45am-12:30 and 1:00-3:15, Mon-Fri (with some flexibility).
2 Roles
Bowlish Infant School is a small school with 115 children from Reception to Year 2 who are catered for across 4 classes.
What will I be doing?
Required from 1st September 2025, we are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work one-to-one with 2-3 children (rotating throughout the day).
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The successful candidate will be:
Essential
- an inspiring practitioner with high standards and expectations (incl. of themselves).
- confident with effective, calm, consistent behaviour management strategies.
- proactive, solution focused and positive in their communication.
- resilient and able to greet the day-to-day challenges of working with children with enthusiasm.
- dedicated to creating enabling environments where children can thrive.
Desirable
- Experience of working with neurodiverse children.
- Experience of working with children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences.
What is in it for me?
We offer:
- An aspirational organisation, committed to excellence.
- A school where every member of the community is valued.
- An experienced, friendly team who work hard for the benefit of the children and who are committed to continuous learning.
- Children who are friendly, caring, determined and fun to work with.
- A governing body who are committed and supportive.
Supporting documents and information
Please view the full job description and download the application form from our school website and email it, accompanied by a letter of application, to our Office at office@bowlishinfantschool.org.uk. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
Candidates are invited to contact the school to discuss this opportunity with the Headteacher and are welcome to arrange a visit to the school. To book an appointment phone 01749 342514 or email the school office at office@bowlishinfantschool.org.uk.
Closing Date: 5:00pm on Thursday 3 July 2025
Interviews will be conducted on Thursday 10 July 2024