Location: Bournville Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Interview date: 13 February 2026
Contract: 10 hours per week in the afternoons, term-time only. Fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 with the potential of extending (subject to external funding)
Make a real difference in education
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Whether you’re seeking a career change, just finished college with a qualification in Education or Early Years, or have experience in care, healthcare, or volunteering with children, we’d love to hear from you.
Formal qualifications help, but they’re not essential. What matters most is your mindset:
Proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging pupils.
Able to inspire confidence and independence.
Calm, patient, and sensitive, providing comfort when children are upset.
Enthusiastic about creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
While previous school experience is desirable, we also welcome applications from candidates who have personal experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
About the role
- Provide special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) 1:1 support and work with small groups
- Support pupils across all year groups
- You may be required to assist children with personal care
- Term-time only, 10 hours per week in the afternoons
Why join Bournville Primary School?
Bournville Primary School is a modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children’s education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. We encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families.
What we offer:
- Above-average pension contributions
- Five paid carer's days (pro rata)
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion where everyone is valued and respected – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
- Professional development opportunities and clear career pathways
- Join us and help shape a supportive environment where pupils and staff thrive together.
Apply today and start making a difference!
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Bournville 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.