LSA

The Methodist Church in Britain; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Development

Counselling support

Gym discounts

Cycle-to-work

Eyesight vouchers

Parking on site

Job summary

Headley Park Primary School, part of Amplify Education, is seeking a fixed‑term Learning Support Assistant. The role focuses on supporting teaching, leading interventions within a class team, and one‑to‑one work with pupils. Based mainly in Nursery (3–4 years) with potential cross‑year cover and SEND supervision.

Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications are required depending on the post. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments are essential.

Qualifications

• DBS check and safeguarding awareness required.
• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.
• Ability to follow lead teacher planning and deliver high‑quality interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and deliver learning interventions following the lead teacher's plan.
• Work with pupils one-to-one and within a class team.
• Supervise a pupil with SEND ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Lead on targeted interventions and monitor pupil progress.
• Support pupils across age groups when required.

Skills

Teaching skills

Collaborative work

Professionalism

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 qualification

Job description

A fixed-term learning support assistant post at Headley Park Primary School, part of Amplify Education, a multi-academy trust. The role centres on supporting teaching and leading interventions within a class team, alongside one-to-one work with pupils. It is based mainly in nursery with children aged three to four, with possible cover in other year groups and supervision of a pupil with SEND. Whether a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification is required depends on the post.

What the job involves

• Support teaching and deliver high-quality learning and interventions using the lead teacher's planning
• Work within a class team and with pupils on a one-to-one basis
• Supervise a pupil with SEND safely and inclusively, ensuring their wellbeing and access to learning
• Lead on interventions
• Monitor and assess pupils in indoor and outdoor areas
• Support pupils in other age groups when required

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification for the M-F post
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification for the M-W post

Experience

• Experience of engaging pupils, gained through a career or personal experience

Skills & knowledge

• Teaching skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Professionalism and enthusiasm

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, with periodic re-checks
• Declaration of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones unless protected under DBS filtering rules
• Online profile details, including social media account names or handles, provided at interview

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults

What’s offered

• Continuing professional and leadership development
• Employee assistance programme offering counselling, support and advice
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Eyesight test vouchers
• Free onsite or nearby street parking at some schools for staff who drive
• Flexible working and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers' Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund