Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with special educational needs, including those who have physical disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, and social and emotional needs including challenging behaviour. Within our Learning Support Department we have a team of LSAs that are valued members of the School community and carry out vital roles. They are respected for the expertise they bring to their area of work.
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple (SMRT) is a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1750 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students from our own school and from many other schools across the City.
Responsibilities
* Support individual and small groups of students with education, welfare and social needs as directed by the teaching staff.
* Work with students with physical disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, and social and emotional needs including challenging behaviour.
* Contribute to the effective implementation of planned learning activities and lesson plans.
* Support the use of a range of classroom strategies and resources to meet individual student needs.
* Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment and promote positive behaviour.
Ideal candidate / Qualifications
* Good communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a whole school team.
* Experience of supporting students with hearing impairment, social, emotional and mental health needs, and learning difficulties is welcomed.
* Creative, dynamic graduates who are keen to develop their skills in a school setting before pursuing a career in teaching are encouraged to apply.
Benefits and Development
We offer excellent professional development opportunities in the department and are fully committed to enabling new and existing staff to explore training courses for self-progression.
Details
The post is full time Monday to Friday (8.15am to 3.15pm). LSAs work term time only, including 5 INSET days.
Salary range: Bristol Grade 6 (BG6) £25,183 rising to £25,584 (gross per annum paid pro rata plus holiday pay).
The contract is fixed term initially until 31 August 2026 and is subject to a 6-month probationary period. The start date is subject to confirmation and satisfactory clearances.
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