Learning Support Assistant - North Town Primary School and Nursery
North Town Primary School (part of the Richard Huish Trust) are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Learning Support Assistant.
Hours: 20 hours per week, 11:20am until 15:20pm Monday - Friday– term time only (39 Weeks)
Grade / Salary: Grade 15 point 3 currently £25,614 FTE (based on your part time hours your actual will be £11,805)
Location: North Town Primary School & Nursery, Taunton.
Contract type: Permanent
Apply by: 20th October 2026
Interviews: TBC
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.
Will take on Midday supervisory assistant responsibilities
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 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.
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.
North Town Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.