Applications are invited from charismatic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Learning Support Assistants for this exciting and rewarding post.
Hotwells Primary School is a vibrant, creative and community-focused school — small in size but bursting with warmth, curiosity and imagination. We are proud of our ambitious curriculum, our strengths in the Arts, and our rich local and global community of children and families. At Hotwells, we are truly ‘Small but Mighty’, supported by a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team who are passionate about learning, growth and ongoing professional development.
Amplify Education is a newly formed multi-academy trust of 22 schools in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, created through the thoughtful and planned merger of TiLA and CST. A bold voice for Bristol, we build belief in every young person, expand opportunities, nurture potential and strengthen citizenship. If you’re looking for a Trust that is ambitious, reflective and collaborative, Amplify Education could be the perfect place for you.
Candidates must share the vision for Hotwells Primary School as a thriving and vibrant school, which has high expectations for all. We want all staff to make a positive impact on the lives and experiences of the children, parents and carers of the community.
The Head Teacher wishes to appoint:
An individual who shares the vision for Hotwells Primary School: championing the development of children who are ambitious, creative, local, and global citizens.
An highly skilled Learning Support Assistant with an excellent understanding of primary education and child development.
An individual with proven experience in a Primary setting, either in a current support role or relevant educational environment.
An inspirational LSA who is dedicated to creating inclusive, high-quality learning experiences that help all children thrive.
A resourceful LSA who can adapt learning materials creatively to support diverse needs and bring the curriculum to life.
A professional who appreciates the value of a broad, rich curriculum and actively supports its delivery across all subjects.
A reflective practitioner who is committed to their own continuous professional development and learning.
An individual with the energy and enthusiasm to support and champion a specific curriculum area across the school alongside teaching staff.
Someone with a great sense of humor who thrives when collaborating as part of a dynamic school team.
We can offer you:
Continuing Professional and Leadership development
Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
All new staff are automatically enrolled in the LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
How to apply:
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for. If you would like to arrange a visit, please get in touch.
Salary: FTE £26,824.00 - £28,142.00
Application Deadline: Applications should be received as soon as possible and by 9:00am on Friday, 19th June 2026 at the latest.
Interviews held on Tuesday, 23rd April.
Please note that all posts at the School are subject to initial and periodic checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service as the school takes every measure possible to ensure the safeguarding of its students.
Safeguarding Statement:
Hotwells 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. Visits to the school are encouraged.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.