SEN Learning Support Assistant

Two Bridges Academy; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive colleagues

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Two Bridges Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant at Culverhill School, a special school for pupils aged 7–16 with complex learning difficulties. This is a permanent, term-time role.

Hours are 32.5 per week, 08:45–15:45, Monday–Friday, plus 6 inset days; salary range £28,598–£32,061 FTE (pay award pending). Generous sick pay and pension scheme available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• A patient, caring and compassionate individual who puts children at the centre of everything they do.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Delivering learning activities for individuals and small groups, helping pupils build confidence, skills and independence.
• Adapting resources and approaches to meet a wide range of learning needs.
• Supporting the development of communication, literacy, numeracy, life skills and personal development.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent and supportive role model.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and compassion

Strong communication

Job description

Learning Support Assistant, Culverhill School32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 08:45am-3:45pm, Term time only plus 6 Inset Days, Permanent. £28598-£32061 full-time equivalent (pay award pending, actual salary £21606-£24223), plus generous sick pay and pension scheme.

Do you believe every child deserves someone who sees their potential, celebrates their progress and helps them overcome barriers to learning?Would you like to be part of a school where relationships, inclusion and personalised support are at the heart of everything we do?At Culverhill School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to flourish, achieve and lead a fulfilling life. As a special school for pupils aged 7–16 with complex learning difficulties, we are committed to providing a high-quality, nurturing and ambitious education that helps every pupil thrive in their own unique way.

We're looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. Working alongside teachers and other professionals, you'll help pupils access learning, build confidence, develop independence and achieve meaningful progress both in and beyond the classroom. This is a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference. Whether you're supporting a pupil to communicate their thoughts, celebrating a breakthrough in learning, encouraging resilience or helping a young person achieve something they once thought impossible, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Delivering learning activities for individuals and small groups, helping pupils build confidence, skills and independence.
• Adapting resources and approaches to meet a wide range of learning needs.
• Supporting the development of communication, literacy, numeracy, life skills and personal development.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent and supportive role model.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Supporting pupils with personal care, health and physical needs where required.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Contributing to educational visits, enrichment activities and the wider life of the school.
• Playing an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Who we're looking for

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• A patient, caring and compassionate individual who puts children at the centre of everything they do.
• Someone who can build positive relationships and help pupils feel safe, valued and understood.
• A positive, resilient and flexible team player who responds calmly to challenges.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusion and helping every child achieve their potential.
• A willingness to learn, develop and embrace new approaches.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND would be an advantage, but most importantly we’re looking for someone with the right values, attitude and commitment.

About Enable Trust

Our mission is “working together passionately to achieve the best outcomes in our specialised SEND and Alternative Provision settings”. Enable Trust is a specialist school and Alternative Provision (AP) Multi Academy Trust based in South Gloucestershire. We established in 2018, when our founding schools, Culverhill and New Siblands came together with a shared mission. Since then we’ve opened up Two Bridges Academy, and welcomed Pathways Learning Centre into the Trust, and we’re excited to be on track to be on a growth trajectory. Our children and young people are at the heart of everything we do.

Why join us?

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people every day.
• A rewarding role where no two days are ever the same.
• The chance to work alongside passionate, skilled and supportive colleagues.
• Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
• A culture built on collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to be part of Enable Trust, a growing organisation committed to achieving the very best outcomes for pupils.
• A welcoming and supportive school community where your contribution is valued and recognised.