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Job Details
Actual salary (pro-rata): approx. £21,808 – £22,880 per annum
Hours: 35.5 hours per week, Term Time Only + INSET Days (45.6 weeks paid per year)
Contract type: Permanent
About the School
We are a friendly school, serving a richly diverse community in north Bristol. Our students are wonderful – they value their teachers, knowing that you can make a real difference to their lives. The mission statement of the school, “inspire today, empower for life”, lies at the heart of all that the school does. We place no limits on our aspirations for our students. As a school we are building our success on our core values: being Open-minded, Respectful, Creative & curious, Healthy, Ambitious, Responsible, and Determined. Ofsted visited us in March 2025, and noted that “pupils are happy and safe at [our] inclusive school” and that staff are “proud to work at the school and are well supported by leaders”, testament to the collegiate and supportive culture we have created.
Role of Learning Support Assistant
The Learning Support team is active and supportive of colleagues and the wider school community. An excellent Learning Support Assistant can significantly impact young people. They work mainly delivering literacy and numeracy interventions, social skills, speech and language development, mental health support, and assisting with learning difficulties and disabilities. There may also be opportunities to work in-class with teachers to support students with additional needs.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have excellent Maths and English skills, competent ICT skills, and a keen desire to make a difference. Responsibilities include supporting vulnerable students, listening to young people, and maintaining good behaviour for learning. We are especially interested in candidates who speak community languages and have strong English skills.
Additional Information
This role has attracted recent graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, children’s and young people’s services, or social work.
What We Offer
* Enthusiastic students eager to learn and achieve.
* A bright, happy learning environment.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Award-winning staff wellbeing.
Please read the attached Staff Prospectus or visit our website for more information.
Safeguarding
Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. Our policies align with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. We implement thorough recruitment practices to ensure safety and trustworthiness.
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