Learning Support Assistant
Dunster First School · Minehead, South West
Learning Support Assistant at Dunster First School, based in Minehead, South West. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Minehead, South West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 2 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference 0bb20221085de9ff0a81fa6a93d4ed2988d01880
About the role
We’re looking for compassionate, creative and adaptable individuals who are:
- Passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally
- Caring, patient and able to build strong, positive relationships with children
- Committed to inclusive practice and supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEND
- Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to helping children thrive
- Flexible, adaptable and willing to contribute to all aspects of school life
- Able to work effectively as part of a team while also showing initiative
- Positive, reflective and committed to ongoing professional development
- Supportive of the school’s values, ethos and wider Federation vision
This role will suit you if you have:
- Experience working with children within a school, childcare or similar setting
- A good understanding of child development and positive behaviour support
- An interest in inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEND
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to support learning both within the classroom and through small group or individual interventions
- A calm, nurturing and encouraging approach
- A willingness to learn and develop professionally
- An appreciation of the opportunities and rewards of working within a small village school community
Reference: 0bb20221085de9ff0a81fa6a93d4ed2988d01880 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 2 Nov 2026 · Listed via Dunster First School
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