Job Description

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Role:

Learning Support Assistant

Contract:

Fixed term from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026

Hours:

24 hours per week. Spread across Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Term-Time only.

Grade:

JG3 24,790 to 25,183 per annum

Actual Salary:

14,123.93 - 14,347.84 pro rata per annum

Our school

Churchill Primary School is set in a beautiful rural location within North Somerset. We have a modern, well-resourced building with seven classes.?Outside we have attractive grounds and play areas.

We are looking for a team member who is enthusiastic, committed to inspiring a love of learning and has high expectations of themselves and pupils. Our motto, 'With kind hearts and determined minds, we inspire each other to be the best we can be' permeates all aspects of our school and we would expect the successful candidate to bring this commitment to their role in school.

We see children as incredible and powerful learners.? Our team provide exciting learning experiences and challenges, which feed our children's curiosity of the world and embrace their inquisitive nature, so that they are able to live life in all its fullness.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team here at Churchill Primary School.

We are looking for:

A flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solver Someone that can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, the staff team and parents A committed person confident in working with the class teacher to support/develop learning of individual pupils, groups or the whole class Someone that can use their own initiative A person with a good sense of humour Someone who can demonstrate strong behaviour management A person who is self-motivated, creative and flexible

In return our friendly, engaging school can offer:

A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community really matters A strong, collaborative culture of hard-working, dedicated staff who support one another Skilled and enthusiastic staff that are committed to further developing their practice Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families A commitment to CPD opportunities Warm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors and parents

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 33 schools in the Trust. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools. We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

Closing Date:

Friday 4th July 2025 at Midday

Interview Date:

Friday 11th July 2025

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.

Safeguarding Statement

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Churchill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 24,790.00-25,183.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025