Bank Staff LSA

New Fosseway School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

New Fosseway School, an inclusive special school in South Bristol, is seeking Bank Staff Learning Support Assistants. This zero hours contract provides a flexible opportunity to support children with complex needs, offering a chance to gain valuable experience in special education within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

Flexibility of zero hours arrangement

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Experience in a special school setting preferred but training will be provided.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching and learning in the classroom under staff guidance.
• Help maintain a safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
• Work as needed, offering flexible support for pupils.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Job description

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New Fosseway is a vibrant and inclusive special school based in South Bristol, supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs. We are looking to create a team of Bank Staff Learning Support Assistants to ensure we can continue to offer high-quality support when our permanent staff are unavailable.

This is a zero hours contract, offering flexible work opportunities to suit your availability while helping us maintain consistent and effective support for our pupils.

About the Role

As a Bank Staff LSA, you will:

Work with pupils aged 3–19 with a variety of additional needs, including autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and complex medical needs.

Support the teaching and learning in the classroom under the guidance of teaching staff and senior leaders.

Help maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging environment tailored to individual learning styles and care requirements.

Be called upon to work as and when needed—ideal for those seeking flexibility or looking to gain experience in special education.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Demonstrates patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

Can work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions confidently.

Ideally has experience working in a special school setting (though training will be provided).

What We Offer:

A friendly and supportive team environment.

Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a special educational needs setting.

Ongoing professional development and training.

The flexibility of a zero hours arrangement.

If you are interested in making a real difference and supporting our fantastic pupils, we’d love to hear from you.

New Fosseway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to pre employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.