Learning Support Assistant 1:1 SEND support – Maternity cover

Successful two form of entry primary school academy seeking a full time or 2 x part time Learning Support Assistant to start in September 2026 to cover a maternity leave:

• Employer– Christ Church C of E Primary School

• Location – Clifton, Bristol

• Salary - NPS 4-7 depending on experience (Full Time Equivalent £27-28k, part-time pro-rata, actual salary term-time only £21k- £22k, plus pension benefits, parking available on site)

• Contract – maternity cover, fixed term contract, term time only. 35 hours a week or 2 x part time to make up the 35 hours. Hours worked 8.30am – 4.00pm or adjustments by agreement. Start date 1.9.26.

Would you like to work in a vibrant, nurturing and supportive school? We are seeking a learning support assistant to work within our team, who can demonstrate and develop their knowledge, skills and experience working alongside a class teacher, with small groups and also with 1:1 children; experience with SEND preferable but not essential. We wish to secure a candidate who will support the aspirations and ethos of our school, and join our friendly and supportive staff team. 

The successful candidate will have:

• High expectations of pupils’ achievements and behaviour and a commitment to raising standards;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working flexibly as part of a team;

• Good organisational skills;

• The desire to work as part of a vibrant team working to build a school of excellence and opportunity;

• A good sense of humour;

• A knowledge and understanding of safeguarding all children. 

In return we can offer:

• A welcoming and diverse community with exciting challenges;

• Responsive children who have an appetite for learning;

• Commitment to continuing professional development;

• The opportunity to work with a highly skilled, hardworking team who are incredibly supportive and sociable; 

• An environment in which all individuals are valued;

• New building with modern facilities to provide an enriched curriculum.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant. Our school has due regard to the Equalities Act 2010 and seeks to appoint the best candidate and welcomes all applications regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability and protected characteristics.

We would encourage you to visit our school and can be flexible with timings. Please phone our school office to book a tour and talk with our Headteacher. Closing date for applications 12noon Monday 29th June. Interviews will be held w/c 6th July.

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