Lead Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Lead Learning Support Assistant

Responsible to: SENDCo & Head of Area

Salary: £22,498 - £23,728 pro rata (CST pay spine points 13 -17). Actual salary: £18,171 - £19,165). Plus M1 allowance of £1,902

Role Dates: Starting as soon as possible.

Working Pattern: 8-4pm, 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: There are 2 posts available, including a one year fixed term post

Our mission at Bristol Cathedral Choir School is to harness the power of our community, so that we all learn, grow and develop into the best versions of ourselves. This is because at BCCS we are: Gathered together, that all may thrive. We do this by living out our three core values in all that we say and do. These are: Kindness, Courage and Hope.

Applications are invited from charismatic and enthusiastic persons for this exciting, and rewarding post. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, as we seek to ensure our staff body reflects the diversity of our student population.

Our Learning Support Assistants are an outstanding group of people with a passion to see all young people succeed. In joining this team, you will play a key role in working with a wide range of students with varying degrees of need, to help them navigate and succeed in secondary school. The role of Lead LSA would suit an experienced LSA looking to take the next step in their career. We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with expertise in supporting students with SEMH, communication and interaction and/or English as an additional language needs.

Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an academy that specialises in Music. The academy became part of the Cathedral Schools Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) in 2016. It serves students from all over Bristol and welcomes those of all faiths and none. We are proud of our diverse, tolerant and respectful community, which reflects Bristol’s demographic.

With a comprehensive intake, students present with a large range of additional educational needs. The proportion of students with an EHCP is well above the national average. Similarly the school welcomes a significant number of children who are looked after or previously looked after.

The Sixth Form has approximately 425 students, many of whom join in Year 12 from other schools. Levels of attainment are high. 

As part of Cathedral Schools Trust, we are able to offer a coherent and high quality provision of continuing professional development. This includes a comprehensive programme for newly and recently qualified teachers, as well as catering for more experienced colleagues to support career progression.

BCCS is a special place, dedicated to meeting the needs and aspirations of all our students. We are rich in history, but forward looking. Academic and committed to educating the whole child. Unashamedly values driven, with passionate, talented and enthusiastic staff and governors, united by our mission to be ‘Gathered together, that all may thrive’. A school in the heart of Bristol, for all of Bristol. For those who share our values and beliefs, this is an exciting time to join us in our journey to transform lives through education.

Method of Application

Closing date: 14th April 2024

Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place on 19th April 2024.

To apply please use the online application form on the Cathedral Schools Trust website.

Further information about the school can be found on our website.

Informal enquiries may be made to our recruitment department recruitment(at)bristolcathedral.org.uk

Please read the attached documents for further details about the role.

Please note that we will only consider online applications and will not consider CVs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.

At Bristol Cathedral Choir School we recognise the strength in diversity. Our school has a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Due to the high levels of applications for roles at BCCS, we are unable to register receipt of applications. Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate.