What skills and experience we're looking for
What you need to succeed;
• Experience of working within children in an educational setting is essential.
• Ability to adhere to working procedures and policies within the school environment.
• Excellent and effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good ICT skills.
• Patient, flexible and adaptable, meticulous and conscientious.
• Some knowledge of Child Protection procedures and SEND Code of Practice.
What the school offers its staff
As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -
• The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield- Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flu vaccinations on site, during the working day, free of charge.
Further details about the role
Fixed term contract until 31 August 2025, subject to external funding
Term Time Only
32.5 Hours per week (Mon-Fri)
TPLTSS3 £18,625 - £18,920 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits
The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to work at our Pawlett Primary School Academy.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with educational needs? Do you thrive in nurturing environments where every child's potential is recognised and fostered?If so, we invite you to become a vital part of our dedicated team at our friendly primary school.
This is a non-teaching,role focused on supporting pupils with SEN requirements in the classroom. This will involve building strong supportive relationships with the pupils, working closely with the class teacher, assisting in planning and adapting learning activities. We are a small, friendly village school dedicated to improving outcomes for all children and providing first-class pastoral and educational support for all, including those that find traditional teaching environments more challenging.
We are looking for an experienced, empathetic, compassionate and motivated member of staff who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and equal opportunities for all.
As part of this role, you will;
• Support children in their personal development and progress through school by providing encouragement, rewards, advice and guidance, induction.
• Help develop positive learning behaviours, working collaboratively with the class teacher.
• Support children to be successful in our school and beyond.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.