Learning Support Assistant

Eteach; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in Bristol is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support children with hearing difficulties in a nurturing educational environment. The role is term-time only, with a fixed-term contract offering an opportunity to work with talented staff and motivated pupils in a supportive, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with deaf or hard of hearing children advantageous.
• Willing to undertake relevant training for qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for learning activities on an individual or group basis.
• Communicate effectively with children using BSL or oral English.

Skills

Teamwork

Sensitivity to needs

Flexibility

Communication with BSL or oral English

Job description

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 enthusiastic LSAs to provide support for learning activities by children on an individual or group 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.