Learning Support Assistant
Robert Blake School
Bridgwater
- £21,124 - £21,794 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 14 = £25,185 - £25,989 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2026
Job overview
Salary: Grade 14 = £25,185 - £25,989 (actual salary £21,124 - £21,794)
Working weeks: Term Time and some inset days
32.5 - 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Required as soon as possible
Robert Blake School is seeking to appoint two Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated team. You will support students in class and provide one-to-one and small group interventions outside of lessons. A commitment to improving outcomes for all students is essential. Experience of working with students with additional needs is desirable. Good Literacy and numeracy skills are required.
These roles will involve providing personal care and mobility support for a student with physical needs. This includes assistance with toileting, dressing, eating, transfers (including hoisting), and implementing physiotherapy programmes. Full training will be provided.
Robert Blake School is a thriving non-selective school of just under 1040 students. The school is built on strong relationships and in the near future will be joining the United Learning Trust whose vision is ‘The best in Everyone’. It is an exciting and rewarding place to work and our ethos of ‘Self-Discipline |Motivation |Aspiration |Respect |Togetherness’ lies at the heart of all we do. The school is located less than 2 miles from Junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and is in a stunning state of the art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of staff and will provide opportunities for you to shine.
Closing Date: Midday on Monday 20 April 2026
Date for interview: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Please apply by letter and application form, to Mrs D Downton by post or via email: HR@robertblake.org.uk . Application forms are available from the school or on the Robert Blake School website.
This post is subject to a criminal background check via the Vetting and Barring Service.
Attached documents
About Robert Blake School
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Robert Blake School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Bridgwater, Somerset. There are currently 975 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
Robert Blake School is named for a distinguished 17th-century military commander who was born in Bridgwater. The town is located to the west of the Quantocks and has a population of 41,000.
The school is housed in a wonderful building completed in 2012, and boasts fantastic facilities. The school environment provides every opportunity for students to learn and achieve.
Headteacher
Deb Loveridge
Values and vision
At Robert Blake we want every person to be the best version of themselves. Students leave ready to contribute respectfully and positively to society. The school aims to improve the life chances and accelerate the progress for all students regardless of their starting point. We are looking for staff committed to the schools’ ethos of ‘Aspire/Achieve/Celebrate’.
Ofsted report
“Pupils enjoy coming to school. They say they are happy at school and that the teachers care for them. Pupils feel safe. They know that teachers will help if they have a problem”. “Pupils enjoy using the facilities at school. They take part in many clubs and activities and are proud of their achievements”. “Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school”.
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