Learning Support Assistant

Astrea Academy Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support

Counselling helpline

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work

Discount platform

Job summary

Easton Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join The Meadow resource base, supporting pupils with autism and speech development. You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities and monitor progress within a supportive, inclusive environment.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, safeguarding knowledge, and a nurturing attitude. Fixed-term, 19.5 hours weekly, term-time with salary aligned to JG4 SCP7-11 scale.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Condition
• Experience communicating with non-verbal children or those early in language development
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities
• High expectations of themselves and all children with ability to engage in fun activities
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Understanding behavioural needs of children with ASC and how to adapt support
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive can-do attitude and nurturing nature
• Hold Level 2 qualifications as a minimum

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and families to achieve their true potential
• Be a strong communicator and a good team player
• Interested in innovative approaches to learning and teaching
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
• Contribute to the Meadow resource base and school team

Skills

ASC awareness

Non-verbal communication

Lesson planning

High expectations

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Education

Level 2 qualifications

Job description

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School / Office 0900 - Easton Academy

Basis Part Time

Job profile for Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

0900 - Easton Academy 28/09/2026 Learning Support Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary JG4SCP7-11FTE £27,274.00 - £29,071.00 Contractual hours 19.5 Basis Part Time Job type Support Staff - Other Job category Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support Date posted 14/09/2026 Job reference LSP-S407

Attachment JG4 Learning Support Assistant JD and Person Spec updated.pdf

Job overview

Hours: 19.5 hours per week (Monday,Tuesdayand Wednesday)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Salary: JG4SCP7-11FTE £27,274.00 - £29,071.00

Actual Salary: £12,625.58 - £13,457.44

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are a large, multicultural and multi faith Church of England Primary Academy in Easton, within the city of Bristol and are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP)

This is an exciting opportunity for aLearning SupportAssistantto be part of a friendly, talented teamin our Resource Base(The Meadow)who are dedicated to improving outcomes for children in a school with a friendly and supportive ethos. You would be part of a team who are committed to supporting pupils and families to achieve their true potential in one of Bristol’s most vibrant and exciting communities.

You will need to be a strong communicator, good team player and interested in innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

The successful candidate will have:

• Understanding ofthe needs of children with Autism Spectrum Condition
• Experience of a range of ways of communicating with children who are non-verbal or are in theearly stagesof language development
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities
• Uncompromisinglyhigh expectationsof themselves and all children and be able to engage children in fun and interesting ways
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Understanding ofthe behavioural needs of children with ASC andhow to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude and nurturing nature
• Hold Level 2 qualifications as a minimum.

In return our friendly,engagingand exciting school can offer:

• A friendly and successful school
• A positive learning environment
• Supportive staff, governors,parentsand community
• Collaborative working within our Trust community
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support
• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Our School

We are a large, thriving academy situated at the heart of the vibrant, multicultural community of Easton and our motto is 'Being different. Belonging together'. We welcome children and families of all faiths and those with none. We are pleased to have more than 30 languages spoken in the school and we welcome those who have recently arrived in the country. Our vision is for our diverse community to grow together, have fun together and excel in learning. Our school is committed to working closely with the local community and has strong links with the neighbouring Easton Family Centre and our partner Lighthouse Schools Partnership.

The Meadow

The Meadow is aResource Base supporting 12 pupils ranging from Year 1 to Year 3 who have an Education,Healthand Care Plan (EHCP) for a primary need of Autism or Speech Language and Communication. Our priority is to ensure that pupils in The Meadow receive a broad, balanced and rewarding curriculum that gives them the skills and the means to excel in life and in their Education. The curriculum has been made in a way which will draw out and give priority to the most crucial aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum to give our children knowledge and the means to reach their full potential and independence.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 33schools in the Trust.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

Closing Date: 28 September 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: 2 October 2026

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should theschoolbe abletoidentifyan appropriate candidate.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.