Learning Support Assistant - Early Years & KS1

Teaching Vacancies; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Bristol special school is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support learning activities for children, particularly in the Early Years / KS1 department. The role involves providing individual and group assistance, requiring effective communication with those using either BSL or oral English. Previous experience with Deaf or hard of hearing children is advantageous. This is a fixed term contract, term-time only, with hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Deaf or hard of hearing children is advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training for necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group support for children's learning activities.
• Work as part of a team to meet the needs of the children.
• Communicate effectively with children using BSL or oral English.

Skills

Teamwork

Sensitivity to children's needs

Reliability

Flexibility

Effective communication with children using BSL or oral English

Approachability

Job description

Overview

Based at our Sheridan Road site, BS7 0PU. 2-3 days/wk available - Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm. Term time only + 5 INSET days. Fixed term contract - ASAP-31/08/26 - with the possibility of extension.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA to provide support for learning activities by children on an individual or group basis in our Early Years / KS1 department. Experience of working with Deaf or hard of hearing children and young people is advantageous, but not essential.

About Elmfield

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.

Responsibilities / Candidate profile

• 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

How to apply / Important dates

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please email [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time and date.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February at 9am

Interviews: ASAP

Safeguarding

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.

Recruitment information

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.

Safeguarding Statement

Elmfield School for Deaf Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

Additional notes

Elmfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people and the expectation is that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.