Learning Support Assistant x 2

CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their passionate team. In this vital role, you will work closely with students who have diverse needs, including those with Autism and Speech and Language difficulties. Your contributions will directly impact their educational journey, helping them thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. The school values kindness, courage, and hope, making it a rewarding place to work. If you are enthusiastic about education and want to make a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Community-focused school

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people with diverse needs.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with varying degrees of need in secondary school.
• Support learning and development in a diverse educational environment.

Skills

Experience with children with Autism

Experience with Speech and Language needs

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

Salary

Role One £19,487 - £20,495
Role Two £11,692 - £12,297

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

BRISTOL

Job category

Teaching Assistant

Date posted

05/02/2025

Job reference

CST-R0305

Job title: Learning Support Assistant x 2
Reporting to: SENDCo
Salary details: S13-17 (£23,788 - £25,018)
This represents gross annual equivalent salary range
Role One (full time)

Full-time, FTC until 31st August 2025
Term time only full-time salary: £19,487 - £20,495

Role Two (part time)

Part-time (3 days, 0.6FTE), maternity contract until 13th February 2025 or return of postholder - whichever soonest
Term time only part-time salary: £11,692 - £12,297

Start date: As soon as possible
Please state in your personal statement which your preferred role would be.

Our mission at Bristol Cathedral Choir School is to harness the power of our community, so that we all learn, grow and develop into the best versions of ourselves. This is because at BCCS we are: Gathered together, that all may thrive. We do this by living out our three core values in all that we say and do: Kindness, Courage and Hope.

Our Learning Support Assistants are an outstanding group of people with a passion to see all young people succeed. In joining this team, you will play a key role in working with a wide range of students with varying degrees of need, to help them navigate and succeed in secondary school. We are particularly interested to hear from anyone with experience of working with children with Autism or Speech and Language needs.

Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an academy that specialises in Music. The academy became part of the Cathedral Schools Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) in 2016. It serves students from all over Bristol and welcomes those of all faiths and none. We are proud of our diverse, tolerant and respectful community, which reflects Bristol’s demographic.

With a comprehensive intake, students present with a large range of additional educational needs. The proportion of students with an EHCP is well above the national average. Similarly, the school welcomes a significant number of children who are looked after or previously looked after.

The Sixth Form has approximately 425 students, many of whom join in Year 12 from other schools. Levels of attainment are high. The majority of students progress to university, including Russell group institutions and Oxbridge.

As part of Cathedral Schools Trust, we are able to offer a coherent and high-quality provision of continuing professional development. This includes a comprehensive programme for newly and recently qualified teachers, as well as catering for more experienced colleagues to support career progression. BCCS is a special place, dedicated to meeting the needs and aspirations of all our students. We are rich in history, but forward-looking. Academic and committed to educating the whole child. Unashamedly values-driven, with passionate, talented and enthusiastic staff and governors, united by our mission to be ‘Gathered together, that all may thrive’. A school in the heart of Bristol, for all of Bristol. For those who share our values and beliefs, this is an exciting time to join us in our journey to transform lives through education.

Further Information

School visits or virtual meetings with members of the senior leadership team are welcome. Please contact or call the school on 0117 3535000 to arrange.

Please visit our website (https://bccs.bristol.sch.uk/) for more information about us.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd February 2025
Interviews: Monday 3rd March 2025

Please note that we will only consider applications through iTrent and will not consider CVs, so please ensure that your supporting statement on the application meets the requirements of the person specification. We encourage you to be succinct and to restrict your supporting statement to no more than two pages in length.

Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service. All staff at BCCS are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and young people within the school.
The School will carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Equalities Statement
Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio-economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, as we seek to ensure our staff body reflects the diversity of our student population.

We are a life-friendly school and support our employees in achieving a balance in life and meeting their commitments beyond school. For further information about our Recruitment and Safeguarding procedures, please refer to CST Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and CST Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.