General Learning Support Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant and General Learning Support Assistant

Closing in 14 days (5 May 2026 9:00 am)

Job details

• Salary: HLTA (£16.62 per hour)/LSA (£13.05 per hour)
• Employer: Wincanton Primary School
• Location: Wincanton, Somerset,
• Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
• Working pattern: Full time
• Closing date: 5 May 2026 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (18 hours per week)
• General Learning Support Assistant (10 hours per week)
• (A full-time post, split into two roles)
• Salary: HLTA (£16.62 per hour)/LSA (£13.05 per hour)
• Term time only
• Temporary initially until August 2027

What will I be doing?

Our OFSTED rated 'good' school, is looking for a highly skilled HLTA to provide cover across KS1 and KS2, both planned and unplanned. The candidate would require to have knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 curriculums and demonstrate a good understanding of the grammar and mathematics taught at these levels. Across the week there will be hours dedicated to each role, but with the flexibility to meet the ever-changing needs of the school.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We would like to hear from you if:

• you are an outstanding practitioner
• have proven HLTA experience
• demonstrate good listening and questioning skills
• have the ability to challenge and support pupils learning
• have a commitment to active learning
• are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative
• are able to take on others' ideas
• are able to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the ever changing school day
• have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• have knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and end of the key stage expectations

Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands-on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech. This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners - a privileged position indeed.

DBS check

Enhanced DBS disclosure

Supporting documents and information

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and pre-employment and online checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed.

Application packs and further information are available to download from our school website

Application forms should be emailed for the attention of our Headteacher Mr. G. Wilson to office@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk
by 9am on Tuesday 5 May 2026

Interviews will be held on Friday 8 May 2026

Apply on the Wincanton Primary School website

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Our OFSTED rated 'good' school, is looking for a highly skilled HLTA to provide cover across KS1 and KS2, both planned and unplanned. The candidate would require to have knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 curriculums and demonstrate a good understanding of the grammar and mathematics taught at these levels. Across the week there will be hours dedicated to each role, but with the flexibility to meet the ever-changing needs of the school.,

• you are an outstanding practitioner
• have proven HLTA experience
• demonstrate good listening and questioning skills
• have the ability to challenge and support pupils learning
• have a commitment to active learning
• are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative
• are able to take on others' ideas
• are able to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the ever changing school day
• have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• have knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and end of the key stage expectations
Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands-on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech. This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners - a privileged position indeed.