At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with additional needs in primary schools, promoting their learning and emotional well-being.
- Company: Connex Education, dedicated to inclusive education and student support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work hours, and access to professional development resources.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth and funded qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people is a plus; passion for supporting diverse learners is essential.
The predicted salary is between 27300 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Highbridge
Salary: £93 - £100 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026
About the Role
Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support pupils within mainstream primary schools across Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea from September 2026. We are looking for individuals interested in a mixture of flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements, and long-term opportunities, providing targeted classroom and pastoral support for pupils with additional needs within inclusive primary settings.
This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while gaining valuable experience in supportive local primary schools.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students.
- Support pupils in accessing learning activities and classroom routines.
- Use supportive strategies to meet pupils' communication, interaction, emotional, and learning needs.
- Promote independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning.
- Adapt support to reflect individual pupil needs and targets, including EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
- Provide emotional support where required, in line with school policies and training.
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all learners.
What We're Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in schools, care, youth work, nursery settings, or support-based roles is advantageous.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs to succeed.
- Ability to respond flexibly to different pupils, classrooms, and school environments.
- A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
- Right to work in the UK.
Why Join Connex Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies.
- Flexible work to suit your availability.
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development.
- Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching.
LSA - Highbridge, Somerset employer: Connex Education Partnership Limited (Bristol)
Connex Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. As a Learning Support Assistant in Highbridge, you will benefit from competitive pay, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in the community.
Contact Details:
Connex Education Partnership Limited (Bristol) Recruitment Team
