Literacy and Behaviour Support Worker
Somerset
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsoredWorking pattern
Full time: This is a permanent position, working 37 hours a week, Term Time Only + 5 inset days Start date: 01/10/2026Contract type
PermanentFull time equivalent salary
Actual Salary: £27990 - £29908What skills and experience we're looking for
We'dlove to hear from someone who:
- Has experience of supporting children/young people in a work place or voluntary capacity
- Can motivate and build rapport with learners whilst encouraging independance
- Has a sound level of Secondary Education and evidence of relevant professional development and qualifications e.g. Teaching Qualification
- Has recent experience of working in a school as a Learning Support Assistant or similar relevant child-focused role
- Shares our belief that every child deserves thevery bestopportunities
What the school offers its staff
We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.
Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, well being and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.
Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Clevedon School is seeking a compassionate and committed Literacy and Behaviour Support Worker to join the Student Support Department (Horizons), which supports students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access, achieve and enjoy education and school life. The main responsibility is to act as a support worker planning and delivering intervention strategies that support individual progress in behaviour and literacy for students with SEND by working in partnership with the student, their parents, school staff and other professionals.
About Clevedon School
Clevedon School is a highly regarded secondary school on the North Somerset coast, with a culture of excellence and ambition. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum alongside a wealth of enrichment opportunities, empowering students to achieve their best and contribute positively to society.
Clevedon School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.
About Futura Learning Partnership
Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.
Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.
Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.
Commitment to safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
Job Description - Literacy and Behaviour Worker.pdf - 282 KB (opens in new tab)Futura-Recruitment-Pack-March-2026.pdf - 858 KB (opens in new tab)Closing Date for Applications: 20-09-2026
Salary: Actual Salary: £27990 - £29908

