Successful two form of entry primary school academy seeking a Learning Support Assistant to start in September 2026:

• Employer– Christ Church C of E Primary School

• Location – Clifton, Bristol

• Salary - NPS 4-7 depending on experience (FTE £25-27k, actual salary term-time only circa £21-£23k plus pension benefits)

• Contract – maternity cover, fixed term contract. 1:1 SEND support, term-time only, 35 hours a week, part-time also considered. Hours worked 8.30am – 4.00pm or adjustments by agreement. Start date 1.9.26.

Would you like to work in a vibrant, nurturing and successful school? We are seeking a learning support assistant to work within our team, who can demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experience working 1:1 with children with SEND; autism specialism, SEMH preferable but not essential. The role will require you to provide personal care. We wish to secure a candidate who will support the aspirations and ethos of our school, and join our friendly and supportive staff team.

The successful candidate will have:

• High expectations of pupils’ achievements and behaviour and a commitment to raising standards;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working flexibly as part of a team;

• Good organisational skills;

• The desire to work as part of a vibrant team working to build a school of excellence and opportunity;

• A good sense of humour;

• A knowledge and understanding of safeguarding all children.

In return we can offer:

• A welcoming and diverse community with exciting challenges;

• Responsive children who have an appetite for learning;

• Commitment to continuing professional development;

• The opportunity to work with a highly skilled, hardworking team who are incredibly supportive and sociable;

• An environment in which all individuals are valued;

• New building with modern facilities to provide an enriched curriculum.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant. Our school has due regard to the Equalities Act 2010 and seeks to appoint the best candidate and welcomes all applications regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability and protected characteristics.

We would encourage you to visit our school and can be flexible with timings. Please phone our school office to book a tour and talk with our Headteacher. Closing date for applications 12noon Monday 8th June. Interviews will be held w/c 15th June.

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