SEN Learning Support Assistant

Geminus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive team at a primary school. This role focuses on enhancing the independence of students with ASC, SLD, and complex needs, ensuring they receive the best possible support. You will work closely with a diverse group of students aged 2 to 19, providing a nurturing environment that fosters growth and learning. With excellent professional development opportunities and a commitment to safeguarding, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners. If you have a good sense of humour and plenty of energy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multi-professional team

Diverse workforce

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with ASC, SLD, and complex needs.
• Strong commitment to fostering student independence.

Responsibilities

• Support students in all areas to promote independence.
• Engage with students with physical disabilities and learning needs.

Skills

Experience with ASC

Experience with SLD

Ability to engage students

Good sense of humour

Energy and enthusiasm

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Fixed term, 31 December 2025
Monday – Friday: 8.30 am - 3.30 pm Term Time only
Starting Salary: Approx £21,586

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Primary ASD Class at Claremont School. Claremont School works in a supportive multi-professional team approach, with the student at the centre of everything we do. You will have a good sense of humour, experience with ASC, SLD and complex needs students and plenty of energy to engage students.

You will be committed to supporting students in all areas to be as independent as possible.

Claremont School is located in North Bristol, across 2 sites. Staff at Claremont School have the honour of working with students with physical disabilities and a range of additional and/or associated learning needs, sensory impairment, and health needs, aged 2 to 19 years.

You will have excellent professional development opportunities linked to Appraisal and CDP.

Closing Date: 7th February 9.00 am
Interview: W/C 10th February

Safeguarding Statement: Claremont School 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. All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

At Claremont School, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city and surrounding areas we work with. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

An online search will be completed as part of the shortlisting process. There will be an opportunity to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at the interview.