Learning Support Assistant (Polden Centre). Part time - 33.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 2 INSET days and some Twilight sessions) Working hours: 8:05am to 3:20pm (with 30 minute unpaid lunch break) Monday to Friday Salary: Band 5, Points 7-9. Actual starting salary: £20,533.38 per annum Anticipated start date: September 2026 Bridgwater College Academy is seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our ASC Polden Centre Team, working predominantly within Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with autism and committed to inclusive education. The successful candidate will work within the specialist ASC base as well as supporting students in mainstream classes. You will help individual students and small groups to engage positively with learning, promote constructive behaviour, and will be supported to deliver tailored SEND interventions within our specialist provision. To be considered for this role, you should: Have proven experience working with children with ASC, language and communication needs, or other SEND Have a genuine desire to understand and support the needs of students with autism Demonstrate a calm, positive approach and be a clear, confident communicator Be able to develop and maintain trusting, professional relationships with students and staff This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated and inclusive team ..... full job details .....