1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Weston-super-Mare

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026, subject to external funding linked to your allocated student. Term Time Only Part time - 10 Hours per week. Salary: £5,914 - £6,007 (actual salary) Plus various Company Benefits.

The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to work at our Castle Batch Primary School Academy. We require an enthusiastic individual who would like to support a child in a Key Stage 1 year group, who will ideally have experience of children with social, emotional and mental health needs. This pupil requires a carefully planned and differentiated curriculum so that they can engage appropriately in order to access learning and interact with peers.

As part of this role, you will:

• Work under the direction of the class teacher to ensure learning targets are achieved and the child is supported to achieve their best in the school environment.
• Develop and deliver a bespoke curriculum promoting classroom engagement.
• Promote wellbeing by encouraging them to develop good relationships with others, develop their self-reliance and self-esteem and help them adjust to new settings.

The successful candidates will have:

• Excellent and effective communication skills.
• A good standard of education/ three or more GCSEs including maths and English at Grade C minimum or L2 literacy and numeracy.
• Some experience of working with children with SEMH needs.
• Some experience of working with children with Social Communication needs.
• An ability to adapt and respond to the needs of the children.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes:

• Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides 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, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 Proposed Interview Date: 2nd March 2026 Proposed Start Date: 20th April 2026.