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Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist, Bristol
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
32
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
Sector - Education and Training
This position is for a Learning Support Assistant – Teaching Assistant – SEN in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate interested in working with neurodiverse children and young people.
The school, based in Bristol, supports secondary pupils with various learning and behavioural needs. All students have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) detailing their specific support requirements. The needs are considered mild compared to other special schools in the area.
The school offers a specialist environment with a therapeutic curriculum covering all secondary subjects. Some students will pursue GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications, making it crucial to support their understanding of subjects like maths and English to prepare for further education or training.
Summary: Learning Support Assistant – Teaching Assistant – SEN
Highlights include:
* Specialist secondary school for students with autism, Down’s syndrome, speech and language challenges, social, emotional needs, and deaf students.
* Class sizes of 6-8, focusing on effective communication techniques.
* Access to therapy rooms and support from SALTs, occupational therapists, psychologists, and counsellors.
* Integrated therapeutic approach with extensive 1-1 support.
* Use of communication methods like Makaton and PECS.
* Focus on GCSE preparation and personalized curriculum.
* Preference for LSAs interested in becoming speech and language therapists.
* Psychology degree or SEN training highly desirable.
Apply directly through this advert.
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