LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Required from: 1 January 2026 (fixed term until 31 August 2026)
Salary: JG3 (SCP 5-6)
Hours: 18 hours per week Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Actual Salary: £10,932 - £11,105 pa
Yatton Junior School is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (Multi-Academy Trust). We are looking for enthusiastic Learning Partner to work flexibly as part of a team, under the direction of class teachers and/or the SENCO to support teaching staff with their responsibility for the educational, personal and social development of pupils including those who may have special educational needs.
The role will also include some supervision and the running of quiet mindful activities in The Hive at Lunchtime: a calming space for identified children to participate in regulatory activities when needed.
The successful applicant will be calm, patient, firm, flexible and resilient.
We will offer you:
• Friendly and confident children who enjoy challenge and creativity.
• A supportive staff team.
• Commitment to professional development.
If you feel you have these qualities and would like to be part of our school you are encouraged to visit and meet the rest of the team. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process, an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Closing date: Monday 10 November 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Yatton Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.