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

Join us in inspiring confident, successful, happy learners.

Employer Location: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Hours: Part Time, Term Time

Contract Length: 5-6 months

Salary: £8,054.21 - £8,859.53

Posted: 6th February 2026

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Expires: 22nd February 2026 11:59 AM

Although there is no typical day for a learning support assistant (LSA), the role will usually involve working within a classroom and on a 1:1 basis to support pupils with special educational needs (SEND), adapting activities, encouraging positive behaviour and helping to maintain a calm learning environment.

What we are looking for:

• A proactive, energetic, and committed individual who can engage pupils and inspire confidence.
• Calm, patient, and sensitive, with the ability to comfort children when needed.
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for creating a supportive learning environment.
• Experience working with autistic children, social communication barriers, and complex needs is desirable but not essential.

Contract details:

• Hours: 13 hours and 20 minutes per week, four mornings per week, term time only (flexibility on which days of the week)
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026 with the potential to be extended (dependent on funding)
• Pay: £8,054.21 - £8,859.53 (E3 if unqualified, E4 if level 3 relevant qualification)
• Start Date: as soon as possible
• Interview: 5 March 2026
• Working 1:1 and group work within KS1 in our vibrant, inclusive school.

About Mendip Green Primary School:

Mendip Green Primary School is a large school for 4-11 year-olds in the Worle area of Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. We work to be at the forefront of education, giving our pupils a spectacular education and creating well-rounded people who are willing and capable of making a positive contribution to their community. To achieve this we are looking for inspiring staff to be a champion for all children, with a passion to see every child become the best that they can be. We are an inclusive school and can offer you the opportunity to work with children from different backgrounds and with a range of needs.

What you can expect:

• We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.
• We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills and enhance your teaching practice.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Safeguarding Statement: Mendip Green Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.