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Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) - 6 vacancies

Eteach

Bristol

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Cotham School is seeking Learning Support Assistants for SEND students, offering a supportive environment to foster the development of children with high needs. The role provides ample opportunities for professional growth within a vibrant team dedicated to making a significant impact on student well-being and learning experiences.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Flexible working hours
Comprehensive induction process
Annual salary reviews
Family friendly policies
Free eye tests
Free flu jab

Qualifications

  • Enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to support children's learning.
  • Ability to provide support for students with high needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 or shared support for SEND students.
  • Support social/emotional development of students.

Skills

Compassion
Motivation
Support for Learning

Job description

Salary: G7 - starting salary £25,584 per annum pro rata, £22,374 actual salary (pay award pending of 3.2%)

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only.

Temporary contract from 01.09.2025 - 17.07.2026.

Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, wishes to appoint Learning Support Assistants for SEND students who require 1:1 or shared support in school. You will be required to provide support for learning as well as the social/emotional development of other students on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the line manager. We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants who are motivated to support children with high needs, helping them to learn, thrive, and enjoy a fulfilling school experience. We are a successful and dedicated team who are eager to nurture and support a new colleague as they grow in confidence and develop their skills.

We offer:

  • The opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school
  • A wonderfully diverse student body
  • An experienced, welcoming and highly supportive SEND team who put the needs of the student first.
  • A highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team
  • A committed and enthusiastic staff group
  • Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development

Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you’ll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:

  • Access to employee assistance programme – this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library
  • At least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals including the opportunity to work flexibly from home on some of these days
  • Opportunity for staff to use flexible working hours on occasions
  • Comprehensive induction process
  • Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
  • Family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
  • Access to online gyms and health sessions
  • Access to staff sports, for example basketball, badminton and yoga sessions
  • Option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
  • On site free car parking (when available)
  • Free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab

As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.

We reserve the right to arrange interviews as suitably qualified and experienced candidates apply.

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