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Learning Support Assistant

Employer
Nerrols Primary School & Nursery
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Term Time
Salary
Grade 15, scale point 3 FTE
Start Date
1st November 2026
Expires
20th October 2026 10:00 AM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1575939
Start Date
1st November 2026
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Job ID: 1575939

Learning Support Assistant - Nerrols Primary School

Nerrols Primary School (part of the Richard Huish Trust) are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Learning Support Assistant.

The successful candidates will support the class teacher by:

Delivering learning support to pupils through a range of approaches.

Supporting a pupil / pupils at lunchtimes in a range of ways.

Our school can offer:

An opportunity for to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

A supportive school community including children, parents, staff and governors.

A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team.

The successful candidates will:

Have previous experience being a learning support assistant

Have previous experience being a HLTA (Higher Learning Teaching Assistant)

Have the knowledge and understanding of the Early Years and/or Early Years Qualification

Be able to relate effectively with learners and adults.

Be able to follow individual and small group learning plans systematically.

Hours: 8:45am until 15:15pm Monday - Friday - 30 hours per week, term time only

Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Pay: Grade 15, scale point 3 currently £25,614 (actual salary based on your part time hours is £17,783)

Location: Nerrols Primary School 

Apply by: 20th October 2026

Interviews: TBC

Start: 01/11/2026 - subject to employment checks. 

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.

The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.


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Safeguarding Statement:

Nerrols Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Nerrols Primary School & Nursery

Nerrols Primary School & Nursery