Location: Mendip Green Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Interview date: 22 June 2026
Contract: 23 hours per week, term-time only. 12 month fixed term contract until 31 August 2027 (long term sickness absence cover)
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:
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
Proactive, enthusiastic, and full of positivity
Able to empower children and help them grow in confidence
Calm, patient, and compassionate, especially in moments of challenge
Motivated to contribute to a warm, inclusive school 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 whole class support
Support pupils across all year groups
Term-time only, 23 hours per week
About Us
At Mendip Green Primary School, we work to be at the forefront of education. We strive to give our pupils a spectacular learning experience that helps them become well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive contribution to their community.
We are looking for inspiring people to champion every child’s potential . We are an inclusive school and can offer you the opportunity to work with children from different backgrounds and with a range of needs. You will become part of a large team that genuinely takes care of and supports each other.
Apply now and be part of our journey to inspire and grow the next generation!
What We Offer
Working at Mendip Green Primary School comes with a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional development and future.
Excellent Pension Contributions - We invest in your future with a pension contribution significantly above the national average.
Family Friendly Support - We offer five paid carer’s days per year (pro rata) to help you balance work and family responsibilities.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion - We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. Our school community thrives on diversity and we aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.
Training & Development Opportunities - You’ll have access to ongoing professional development, networking opportunities and clear pathways for career progression. We support you in learning new skills and growing within the education sector.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974
Mendip Green 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.