Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Temporary role until 31st August 2027
8.30am – 3.30pm

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a one form entry Catholic Primary School in Lawrence Weston, Bristol. We are a successful school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond. Our faith and values are central to our school; our mission ‘Help us to grow together in faith and understanding’ underpins all that we do.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our highly motivated, dedicated team. The successful candidate will be in KS1 classes in the morning providing support to all children. The afternoon role will be to support pupil premium and passport work with SEND pupils.

The role is for 32.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30 pm. This will include some playground duties at break and lunchtime.

The ideal candidate will need to:

• have experience working with primary age children.
• have a good understanding of phonics
• Experience supporting the social and emotional development of the children and young people they are working with
• support individual children and groups, under the direction of the class teacher introducing activities and using a range of strategies to support all children in their learning.
• help to maintain individual and group records where asked to by the class teacher.
• contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups.
• help prepare and maintain an engaging, purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for learning both inside and outside.
• have excellent communication skills and an understanding of speech and language development
• have high expectations for pupil learning, personal development and behaviour
• be able to work effectively as a team and develop working relationships with all members of the school community
• above all be kind, caring and enthusiastic towards pupils, parents and staff

In return for your hard work we offer:

• highly motivated and well-behaved pupils
• the support of an experienced and dedicated team
• a caring Christian ethos
• a commitment to professional development for all staff
• a modern, well-resourced environment
• a Pension Scheme
• a paid for DBS check

Closing date for applications: 23rd February 2026 at 10.00am

We would like the successful candidate to start on the 20th April 2026 or earlier if possible.

An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

Safeguarding Statement

Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.