1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PUThis job expired on 30 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 September 2025
Closing date
30 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5h/wk - Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm Term time only + 5 INSET days
Contract type
- Fixed term - 02/09/25-31/08/26
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,183-£25,584 pro rata (approx. £19,345)
Pay scale
- BG6: 6-7
Hourly rate
- £13.05
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA to provide 1:1 support for learning activities for a KS1 child on an individual basis in our Primary department. Experience of working with Deaf or hard of hearing children and young people is advantageous, but not essential.
Elmfield is a maintained Bristol special school for pupils aged 3-16 years which serves the Bristol and wider region. We have been consistently judged as 'Good' by Ofsted. Ofsted recognises that we are 'ambitious for pupils' and 'aspirational in our outlook'. Pupils have deafness as a primary need, some with additional Special Educational Needs, and we provide a Bilingual Deaf Education where BSL and English are used. Experience working with children with a range of additional needs will be an advantage.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Sensitive to the needs of the children
- Punctual, reliable and committed
- Able to work flexibly and use own initiative
- Friendly, approachable and can work in a calm manner at all times
- Able to provide individual and/or group support
- Able to communicate effectively with children who use either BSL or oral English
- Willing to undertake relevant training to gain necessary qualifications as required
What the school offers its staff
- Staff training and professional development
- Wellbeing support package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Supportive working environment
Further information about the job
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please contact us by telephone to arrange a convenient time and date.
Commitment to safeguarding
Elmfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people and the expectation is that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Elmfield School for Deaf Children
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 16
- School size
- 50 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elmfield School for Deaf Children website
- Email address
- amy.saunders@elmfieldschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01179030366
Elmfield is a small special school for deaf and hard of hearing children. The school provides a tailored learning environment designed to support the unique needs of deaf students, helping them achieve their academic, social, and emotional potential.
Arranging a visit to Elmfield School for Deaf Children
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amy.saunders@elmfieldschool.co.uk.
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