Learning Support Assistant
Hours: 35 hours per week (Term Time only) Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026 with the possibility of an extension due to staffing review
Salary: JG4 SCP7-11 FTE £25,584 - £27,269
Actual Salary: £21,257.11 - £22,657.14
Start Date: September 2025 or as soon as possible, subject to references and DBS
The Role
We are a large, multicultural and multi faith Church of England Primary Academy in Easton, within the city of Bristol and are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to be part of a friendly, talented team in our Resource Base (The Meadow) who are dedicated to improving outcomes for children in a school with a friendly and supportive ethos. You would be part of a team who are committed to supporting pupils and families to achieve their true potential in one of Bristol’s most vibrant and exciting communities.
You will need to be a strong communicator, good team player and interested in innovative approaches to learning and teaching.
The successful candidate will have:
- Understanding of the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Condition
- Experience of a range of ways of communicating with children who are non-verbal or are in the early stages of language development
- Experience of planning and delivering learning activities
- Uncompromisingly high expectations of themselves and all children and be able to engage children in fun and interesting ways
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
- Understanding of the behavioural needs of children with ASC and how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude and nurturing nature
- Hold Level 2 qualifications as a minimum.
In return our friendly, engaging and exciting school can offer:
- A friendly and successful school
- A positive learning environment
- Supportive staff, governors, parents and community
- Collaborative working within our Trust community
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Access to wellbeing support
- 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
Our School
We are a large, thriving academy situated at the heart of the vibrant, multicultural community of Easton and our motto is 'Being different. Belonging together'. We welcome children and families of all faiths and those with none. We are pleased to have more than 30 languages spoken in the school and we welcome those who have recently arrived in the country. Our vision is for our diverse community to grow together, have fun together and excel in learning. Our school is committed to working closely with the local community and has strong links with the neighbouring Easton Family Centre and our partner Lighthouse Schools Partnership.
The Meadow
The Meadow is a Resource Base supporting 12 pupils ranging from Year 1 to Year 3 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for a primary need of Autism or Speech Language and Communication. Our priority is to ensure that pupils in The Meadow receive a broad, balanced and rewarding curriculum that gives them the skills and knowledge to excel in life and in their Education. The curriculum has been made in a way which will draw out and give priority to the most crucial aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum to give our children knowledge and the means to reach their full potential and independence.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 33 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: 9th May 2025
Interview Date: Week beginning 21st May 2025
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.