SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN LSA (level 3) – 30 hours per week (term time only)

Location: Stanton Drew Primary, Upper Stanton, Bristol. BS39 4EQ

Closing Date: 5pm Friday 10th May 2024

Start Date: 3rd June 2024 or ASAP

Contract: This post is fixed term for 1 year

Hours: 30 hrs 8:45am – 3:15pm (incl. half hour unpaid lunch) Term time only Monday to Friday

Grade and Salary: JG4, SCP 7 actual salary £17,226 per annum (pro rata)

Advert Details: Applications are invited from experienced learning support assistants, qualified up to NVQ level 3 or equivalent for the above post in our outstanding Primary School. The successful applicant will begin post as soon as possible. This is a SEN support role for children who have an EHCP, working to provide additional support with their learning, communication and social/emotional needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations of pupil achievement and will be skilled at supporting a child with a range of learning, social and emotional needs.

• Be enthusiastic about working with children in an educational environment and committed to supporting their learning.

• Have good communication and teamwork skills, and work collaboratively with teaching staff, other support staff and outside agencies.

• Be willing to undertake personal care duties.

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team.

• A school graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2012, providing excellent teaching and learning.

• Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm.

• Commitment to CPD opportunities.

• A supportive team of governors.

• Opportunities to work collaboratively across the federation.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you would like more information on the role or to book a visit please contact the school office on 01275-332817

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.