Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Bristol seeks a Learning Support Assistant to work with neurodiverse children, focusing on their educational and emotional needs. The ideal candidate should have a psychology degree or SEN training and a passion for helping students achieve their goals. With small class sizes, effective communication techniques are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Required to support students with various learning and behavioral needs.
• Interest in becoming a speech and language therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with their learning and behavioral needs.
• Support GCSE preparation and personalized curriculum.

Skills

Interest in neurodiverse children

Effective communication techniques

Experience with SEN

Education

Psychology degree or SEN training

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Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist, Bristol

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Sector - Education and Training

This position is for a Learning Support Assistant – Teaching Assistant – SEN in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate interested in working with neurodiverse children and young people.

The school, based in Bristol, supports secondary pupils with various learning and behavioural needs. All students have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) detailing their specific support requirements. The needs are considered mild compared to other special schools in the area.

The school offers a specialist environment with a therapeutic curriculum covering all secondary subjects. Some students will pursue GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications, making it crucial to support their understanding of subjects like maths and English to prepare for further education or training.

Summary: Learning Support Assistant – Teaching Assistant – SEN

Highlights include:

• Specialist secondary school for students with autism, Down’s syndrome, speech and language challenges, social, emotional needs, and deaf students.
• Class sizes of 6-8, focusing on effective communication techniques.
• Access to therapy rooms and support from SALTs, occupational therapists, psychologists, and counsellors.
• Integrated therapeutic approach with extensive 1-1 support.
• Use of communication methods like Makaton and PECS.
• Focus on GCSE preparation and personalized curriculum.
• Preference for LSAs interested in becoming speech and language therapists.
• Psychology degree or SEN training highly desirable.

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