Learning Support Assistant - Early Years & KS1
Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 2-3 days/wk available Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - ASAP-31/08/26 - with the possibility of extension
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989-£26,403
Actual salary
- Dependent on how many days worked - please contact school for further info
Pay scale
- BG6
Hourly rate
- £13.47-£13.69
What skills and experience we're looking for
Based at our Sheridan Road site, BS7 0PU
2-3 days/wk available - Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm
Term time only + 5 INSET days
Fixed term contract - ASAP-31/08/26 - with the possibility of extension
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA to provide support for learning activities by children on an individual or group basis in our Early Years / KS1 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
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please email office@elmfieldschool.co.uk to arrange a convenient time and date.
Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February at 9am
Interviews: ASAP
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
We do not deal with recruitment agencies. We cannot accept CVs.
We are also interested in hearing from candidates who would like to join our supply list to cover adhoc staff absence.
Safeguarding Statement
Elmfield School for Deaf Children 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 under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
What the school offers its staff
Professional development
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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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