Learning Support Assistant

Based in North Bristol, North Star 240° is a secondary school that caters for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and associated learning difficulties. Pupils who have difficulties with their emotional and social development may have limited social skills and find it difficult to make and sustain healthy relationships. These difficulties may be displayed through the young person becoming withdrawn or isolated, as well as through challenging, disruptive or disturbing behaviour. SEMH can manifest as difficulties relating to problems of mood (anxiety or depression), problems of conduct (oppositional defiance and more severe conduct problems including aggression), self-harm, substance abuse, eating disorders or physical symptoms that are medically unexplained. In addition to this, some of our pupils may have recognised disorders such as attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), attachment disorder, or generalised anxiety disorders.

Our school holds places for 80 pupils. All young people attending North Star 240° must have a statement for Educational Needs or an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) in which the primary need is ‘Social and Emotional Mental Health.’

Throughout North Star Academy Trust, we believe that every student should have the education, opportunities and experiences to prepare them for a happy, fulfilled and meaningful life. 

They should be confident, broad-minded and have a range of skills to allow them to succeed in society. We need to work with them and others to enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. We strive to work with our families to offer them the support that they need in various aspects of their lives. Students are never judged on previous experiences and our mantra of “every day is a new day” informs our thinking at all times. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and nurturing school environments that respect and celebrate diversity.

Our ethos underpins everything we do at North Star, for both staff and students. It is the nucleus of our curriculum, the motivation for our hard work and the beginning of our ambitions.

Our Core Purpose

Reshaping the Future

Our Values

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Success
• Perseverance
• Independence
• Respect
• Empathy

If you're searching for your next teaching post and would like a rewarding challenging career opportunity contact us now. As a trust, be believe in maximising staff potential and invest in career progression. We have a targeted and ambitious professional development program, growing our own staff through the stages of their career. You'll be working at a great school and be part of a warm, friendly, solution focused team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers - send us your CV now and say what sort of role you're looking for.

We believe that every student should have the education, opportunities and experiences to prepare them for a happy, fulfilled, meaningful life. They should be confident, broad-minded and have a range of skills to allow them to succeed in society. We need to work with them, and others to enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

We strive to work with our families to offer them the support that they need in various aspects of their lives. Students are never judged on previous experiences and our mantra of “every day is a new day” informs our thinking at all times. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and nurturing school environments that respect and celebrate diversity.

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