1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Elmfield School for Deaf Children; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned special school in Bristol seeks an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide 1:1 support for a KS1 child. The ideal candidate will show sensitivity, reliability, and effective communication with Deaf children. This role is fixed-term, offering the chance to work in an inspiring educational environment committed to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience with Deaf or hard of hearing children is advantageous.
• Willing to undertake relevant training to gain necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for learning activities for a KS1 child.
• Work effectively as part of a team to support children.
• Communicate effectively with children using either BSL or oral English.

Skills

Teamwork

Sensitivity to children's needs

Reliability

Flexibility

Approachability

Calmness

Effective communication with BSL and oral English

Education

Relevant qualifications in supporting children

Job description

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Based at our Primary site, Sheridan Road, BS7 0PU

32.5h/wk - Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm

Term time only + 5 INSET days

Fixed term contract - 02/09/25-31/08/26

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA to provide 1:1 support for learning activities for a KS1 child on an individual basis in our Primary department. Experience of working with Deaf or hard of hearing children and young people is advantageous, but not essential.

Elmfield is a maintained Bristol special school for pupils aged 3-16 years which serves the Bristol and wider region. We have been consistently judged as 'Good' by Ofsted. Ofsted recognises that we are 'ambitious for pupils' and 'aspirational in our outlook'. Pupils have deafness as a primary need, some with additional Special Educational Needs, and we provide a Bilingual Deaf Education where BSL and English are used. Experience working with children with a range of additional needs will be an advantage.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Sensitive to the needs of the children
• Punctual, reliable and committed
• Able to work flexibly and use own initiative
• Friendly, approachable and can work in a calm manner at all times
• Able to provide individual and/or group support
• Able to communicate effectively with children who use either BSL or oral English
• Willing to undertake relevant training to gain necessary qualifications as required

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please contact us by telephone to arrange a convenient time and date.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th June at 9am

Interviews: ASAP

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

We do not deal with recruitment agencies. We cannot accept CVs.

We are also interested in hearing from candidates who would like to join our supply list to cover adhoc staff absence.

Safeguarding Statement

Elmfield School for Deaf Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Based at our Primary site, Sheridan Road, BS7 0PU

32.5h/wk - Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm

Term time only + 5 INSET days

Fixed term contract - 02/09/25-31/08/26

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA to provide 1:1 support for learning activities for a KS1 child on an individual basis in our Primary department. Experience of working with Deaf or hard of hearing children and young people is advantageous, but not essential.

Elmfield is a maintained Bristol special school for pupils aged 3-16 years which serves the Bristol and wider region. We have been consistently judged as 'Good' by Ofsted. Ofsted recognises that we are 'ambitious for pupils' and 'aspirational in our outlook'. Pupils have deafness as a primary need, some with additional Special Educational Needs, and we provide a Bilingual Deaf Education where BSL and English are used. Experience working with children with a range of additional needs will be an advantage.

We are looking for someone who is:

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Sensitive to the needs of the children

Punctual, reliable and committed

Able to work flexibly and use own initiative

Friendly, approachable and can work in a calm manner at all times

Able to provide individual and/or group support

Able to communicate effectively with children who use either BSL or oral English

Willing to undertake relevant training to gain necessary qualifications as required

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please contact us by telephone to arrange a convenient time and date.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th June at 9am

Interviews: ASAP

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

We do not deal with recruitment agencies. We cannot accept CVs.

We are also interested in hearing from candidates who would like to join our supply list to cover adhoc staff absence.

Safeguarding Statement

Elmfield School for Deaf Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.