Learning Support Assistant

Elmfield School for Deaf Children; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmfield School for Deaf Children in Bristol seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support learning activities for pupils in the Primary department, including those who use BSL or spoken English. Fixed-term contract, term-time plus INSET days, with opportunities for extension.

The role requires teamwork, punctuality, and reliability, with flexibility and willingness to undertake training as needed. Working hours are 8.30am–3.30pm, Mon–Fri, at Sheridan Road, BS7 0PU.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Deaf or hard of hearing children is advantageous.
• Willing to undertake relevant training to gain necessary qualifications.
• Able to communicate effectively with children who use BSL or oral English.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for learning activities by children on an individual or group basis.
• Support pupils within Primary department as part of a team.
• Work with children who use BSL or English; assist in inclusive classroom settings.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexible

Communication (BSL or English)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Bristol Grade 6: SCP 6 (£13.92/hr)

Based at our Sheridan Road site , BS7 0PU

Various days available

Mon-Fri - 8.30am-3.30pm

Term time only + 5 INSET days

Fixed term contract ASAP-31/ 08/27 (with the possibility of extension)

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

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd November 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.