SEND LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT Temporary- linked to SEND funding

32.5 hours per week- Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm with 30 minutes daily unpaid lunchbreak.

Term time only- fixed term contract BG 6 £20,622.73 per annum

The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support a child with additional needs within EYFS. We need someone who has the skills, patience and commitment to provide high-quality support, enabling the child to access learning, develop independence and feel happy, safe and included within school. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider school team to provide consistent support across the school day. This will include supporting the child within the classroom and during less structured times, helping them to engage in learning, develop positive relationships and build their confidence and independence. 

Shirehampton Primary School is a thriving local authority maintained primary school at the heart of the community in North Bristol. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring every child can achieve their full potential through a broad, balanced and knowledge-rich curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience of working with primary-aged children and wants to make a difference 

• Has experience of supporting children with additional needs 

• Builds positive relationships and supports children’s learning and wellbeing 

• Has high expectations for learning, behaviour and inclusion 

• Can support pupils individually, in small groups and within the classroom 

• Understands how children learn and adapts support to meet individual needs 

• Is patient, nurturing and promotes pupils’ independence 

• Works effectively with teachers, other professionals and families 

• Is organised, flexible and able to use their initiative 

• Is committed to working collaboratively as part of a supportive staff team 

At Shirehampton Primary School we are proud to offer:

• A strong commitment to raising standards for all children 

• A supportive environment where staff are encouraged to develop and refine their practice 

• High-quality training and professional development opportunities 

• A highly inclusive school where every child is valued 

• Opportunities to work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff 

• Creative, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning 

• A supportive and ambitious school community 

• A compassionate, friendly and collaborative staff team 

• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth 

If you are someone who puts children at the heart of learning, encourages inclusion and embraces opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Michele Daniels, Office Manager to arrange a visit to the school and meet with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteachers. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place throughout the recruitment process. Interviews will be arranged shortly after suitable applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Shirehampton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references which are gathered prior to the selection stage.