Fixed Term, SEN Learning Support Assistant and Lunch Time Supervisor
Fixed Term, SEN Learning Support Assistant
North Town Primary School (part of the Richard Huish Trust) are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable SEN Learning Support Assistant and Lunch Time Supervisor with experience of working with children in a primary setting with social and emotional needs and or autism.
Hours: 30 hours and 50 minutes per week – Term Time Only (39 Weeks)Grade / Salary: Grade 15, scale point 3 currently £24,027 FTE (actual on 30.85 hours £17,154 per annum).
Location: North Town Primary School & Nursery, Taunton.
Contract type: Fixed Term until initially 23rd July 2025.
Apply by: 10am, Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
Interviews: TBC
Start: ASAP
The successful candidates will support the class teacher by:
- Delivering learning support to pupils with complex needs through a range of approaches.
- Supporting a pupil / pupils at lunchtimes in a range of ways.
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 recent and relevant Leaner Support (Teaching Assistant) experience in at least one primary school or specialist provision school working with children with social and emotional needs or autism.
- Have the knowledge and understanding to work with children with social and emotional needs or autism.
- Be able to relate effectively with learners and adults.
- Be able to follow individual and small group learning plans systematically.
Please submit your application, not CV, by the closing date. Applications received that do not contain a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.
North Town Primary school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, proof of Right to Work in the UK and other pre-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.