Learning Support Assistant

Company: Dunster First School
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Location: Minehead
Job Description:

Key qualities

  • 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

Ideal candidate

This role will suit you if you have:

  • Experience working with children within a school, childcare or similar setting
  • HLTA qualification and/or previous experience in a similar role (desirable)
  • 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 village school community

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Posted: June 4th, 2026