Learning Support Assistant

North Star 240°, Bristol, BS11 0QA

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  30 January 2026

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 8 £29,064 - £31,022 p.a pro rata

Learning Support Assistant job summary

North Star 240° is a secondary provision within the North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol specialising in supporting pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We aim to be part of a joined-up provision offering our pupils the outstanding education they deserve.

We have fixed term positions available for committed and high-quality Learning Support Assistants to provide support to the class teacher in groups or to individual children.

You will be required to work 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum. Actual salary £24,043- £25,246 p.a.

The successful candidate will be joining a positive, solution-focused team of staff who are dedicated to help improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

The successful applicants will have:

• A good understanding of the KS3 curriculum.
  
• At least one years’ experience of working in a learning/childcare setting.
  
• The ability to support reading and phonics for those students at the early stages of reading.
  
• The ability to support our programme of extra-curricular activities.
  
• A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment.
  
• The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
  
• The skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.
  
• A willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.
  

You will be part of:

• An exciting and innovative development of an All-through learning community
  
• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
  
• A caring and inclusive ethos
  
• A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school
  

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression to the right person.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

North Star Academy Trust 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. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About North Star 240°

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 75 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Star 240° website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-star-240

North Star 240° is the secondary provision of North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol, specialising in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We aim to be part of a joined-up provision offering our pupils the outstanding education they deserve.

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