Location: Mead Vale Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Interview date: 2 February 2026
Contract: up to 24 hours per week, term-time only. Fixed term position until 31 August 2026, with potential of an extension subject to funding.
Working pattern: Monday-Friday, there is flexibility over number of hours and timings worked per day
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
- Term-time only, up to 24 hours per week
Why join Mead Vale Primary School?
At Mead Vale we work hard to ensure every child becomes a responsible and positive participant in the community. We want our children to have the courage to face challenges, be curious about the world, and show kindness towards others.
We not only work hard but wholly embrace the joy of play and adventure too – the whole community has embraced our OPAL approach to outdoor play adventure! Providing the best opportunities for our children is at the heart of our school mission.
As a valued member of our staff, you will bring passion and commitment to sharing your love of learning with our children. If you are ready to join us on our adventure we’d love you to apply.
What we offer:
- Above-average pension contributions
- Five paid careers 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.
Mead Vale 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.