Learning Support Assistant

St Mary Redcliffe And Temple Ce Va School; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary Redcliffe and Temple CE VA School in Bristol is recruiting a temporary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with SEND, including those with disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, and SEMH needs. The role is 32.5 hours per week, 08:15-15:15, term-time only with 5 INSET days.

The salary is Bristol Grade 6 (£26,847 to £27,274 gross per annum pro rata plus holiday pay). The contract is fixed term initially until 31 August 2027 and includes a 6‑month

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND, including those with hearing/visual impairments and SEMH needs.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs, including behavioural support.
• Assist with intimate care when required, with training provided.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning across lessons.
• Work 32.5 hours per week during term time with a half-hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

SEND experience

Job description

We are recruiting for a temporary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with a start date subject to satisfactory references/clearances, to support students with special educational needs, including those who have physical disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, and social and emotional needs including challenging behaviour. Within our Learning Support department, we have a team of LSAs that are valued members of the School community and carry out vital roles. They are respected for the expertise they bring to their area of work. The successful candidate may be asked to provide hygiene support with intimate care, for which appropriate support and training will be given.
Our ideal candidate will have good communication skills, be able to work under their own initiative and as part of a whole school team. We offer excellent professional development opportunities in the department and are fully committed to enabling new and existing staff to explore training courses for self-progression. We would particularly welcome applicants who have experience of supporting students with hearing impairment, social emotional and mental health needs, and learning difficulties. We are also keen to receive applications from creative, dynamic graduates who are keen to develop their skills in a school setting before pursuing a career in teaching.
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple (SMRT) is a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1750 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students from our own school and from many other schools across the City.
The start date will be subject to satisfactory clearances/references) and is 32.5 hours per week 08:15-15:15 with half hour unpaid lunch break. LSAs work term time only, including 5 INSET days. The salary range is Bristol Grade 6 (BG6) currently £26,847 rising to £27,274 (gross per annum paid pro rata plus holiday pay). The contract is fixed term initially until 31 August 2027 and is subject to a 6-month probationary period.