Learning Support Assistant
Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 19.5h/wk - Mon, Tues, Thu - 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
- £12,169
Pay scale
- BG6:6-7
Hourly rate
- £13.47-£13.69
What skills and experience we're looking for
Based at our Sheridan Road site, BS7 0PU
BG6 - £25,989-£26,403 (pro rata), actual annual salary £11,978
19.5h/wk - Mon, Tues, Thu - 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 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
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please email us at office@elmfieldschool.co.uk to arrange a convenient time and date.
We are also interested in hearing from candidates who would like to join our supply list to cover adhoc staff absence.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a supportive induction, Continuing Professional Development and the opportunity to work within a close-knit team of professionals from the hearing and deaf communities.
All staff have access to Smart Clinic, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which provides:
Up to six free counselling sessions – structured counselling, CBT, online CBT, anxiety management or stress coaching from the Smart Clinic team
Up to six free physiotherapy sessions – remote and face to face physiotherapy services for support with musculoskeletal issues.
24 hour employee assistance line - access to 24h support from a trained counsellor, legal or financial specialist.
Self support and guidance - a wealth of support, guidance and self directed training programmes, supporting you with issues including anxiety, sleep issues, weight loss and stress.
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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