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Learning Support Assistant

Employer
Ashley Down Primary School
Location
Horfield, Bristol
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
BG6 - £19,964 actual (£25,989 FTE)
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
10th June 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1556113
Job Reference
LSA-BG6-May26
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: Until 31st August 2027
  • Job ID: 1556113

Learning Support Assistant – Fixed Term

32.5 hours per week (8:30 – 3.30, Monday to Friday)
Start Date:
 1st September 2026 Contract: Fixed Term maternity cover until 31/08/2027
Salary: BG6 Term time only (Salary £25,989 pro rata, £19,964 actual)

An opportunity has arisen to work at our successful, happy, caring and inclusive school. We are looking for a practitioner who is passionate and committed to inclusion and high standards of achievement for all learners particularly those with SEND. The role is to provide small group intervention and support high needs children in year 3 or 4, working to support the whole year group as directed by the class teachers. The successful applicant will be able to support children with SEND, inspire, challenge and stimulate learning, whilst being hard-working, cheerful and patient. The role involves working with individual SEND children as well as running planned, small group interventions.

Experience/ability to deliver Reading, Phonics, Writing or Maths intervention programmes would be advantageous. Understanding of attachment needs, or supporting those with challenging behaviour would also be desirable.

Support will be given to the successful candidate, from within the school itself and through relevant training as appropriate.

You will be:

• Fully committed to inclusion
• Experienced in working with children ideally across the Primary setting but particularly year 3 or 4
• Enthusiastic, reliable and able to work effectively in a team
• Able to liaise and communicate with a range of stakeholders

Application packs and further information are available on-line.

Completed application forms only please, No CV’s.

Closing date: 9:00am Wednesday 10th June
Shortlisting: Wednesday 12th June
Interview date: Wednesday 17th June

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Safeguarding Statement:

Ashley Down Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Ashley Down Primary School

Ashley Down Primary School

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