We are a large primary school based across two sites and have an exciting opportunity for a caring and skilled practitioner to join our team as a Learning Support Assistant.
We have strong school values which permeate every aspect of school life at Southville and you will join a welcoming, talented and committed staff team who will work together to enable you to thrive.
We have three Reception classes and whilst being based within one of the classes, the successful candidate will work as part of the wider Reception team, contributing to the continuous and enhanced provision and playing a key role in the day to day running of the classroom and outside environment.
Southville Primary is a very special place with a great sense of community. Our children are wonderful and deserve the very best education and the greatest opportunities that we can provide for them. We are looking for people who can combine excellent pastoral care with great learning support, preferably with experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
In return, you will get to work with amazing children as part of a supportive and cohesive team in a very happy and engaging learning environment.
Job Specification
Role: Learning Support Assistant
Pay Grade: Bristol Grade 7 (Pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent (Term time only)
Start date: As soon as possible after interview
Hours: Full-time: 32.5 hours Monday to Friday (8.30 to 3.30)
The successful applicant will:
- be able to engage and excite children in their learning
- have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
- be supportive of our trauma-informed relationships and behaviour policy
- demonstrate and promote positive learning behaviours
- show warmth and care to all children
- be committed to inclusion and high standards of achievement for all learners
If you would like to know more, or would like to visit before applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Closing date for applications: 3pm on Monday 20th April 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 21st April 2026
Interview: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Southville Primary School is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of the children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive school and all members of the school share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical check.