Hours: 15 hours per week
Interview date: 17 October 2025
Although
it helps, it is not essential to be qualified to apply for this role. You may
be looking for a career change and want the
opportunity to make a real difference to the education and wellbeing of our
children. You may have different lived or work experience, gained in the care
sector, or the NHS for example, or worked/volunteered with children in
non-school environment. You may be leaving college with a level 2 in education
and early years, or a certificate in childcare and are looking for the
opportunity to share your skills.
The most
important thing is having the right mindset for the role. You need to be proactive, energetic, and committed in order
to engage pupils and develop their desire to learn. You will help inspire them
to be confident and independent. You will need to be calm, patient, sensitive,
and able to comfort children when they are upset. We are looking for
people who demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm for creating a
supportive learning environment.
THE ROLE
An ELAN LSA is positive, a team player, motivational, flexible, creative, and innovative with a supportive nature, as well as being confident, calm, consistent and resourceful with experience supporting pupils in a classroom environment, with Special Educational Needs or disabilities (SEND).
You will work closely with the class teacher to resource and adapt planning and support high quality teaching and learning across all subjects. You will help to create learning environments where pupils can expand their knowledge. You will work with the school community to uphold our trust and school values.
This role is for 1:1 SEND support.
ABOUT US
Locking is an established, village school, for children aged 4-11 years old in a fantastic location in North Somerset. We have a strong community, and we are committed to ensuring that each of our children becomes an enthusiastic, resilient learner and to become people who want to work to the make the world a better place. So, we focus on growing the whole child, inspiring a love of learning and a sense of community, and belonging, and to do this we are looking for inspirational staff.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
We
are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above
average.
We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days
(on a pro rata basis). For more information
about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits
page.
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.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Locking 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.