Learning Support Assistant – EYFS Pathway
SGS Pegasus School, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 8:30am - 16:30pm, Monday – Thursday, Friday 8:30am-16:00pm. Permanent, Term Time only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Full time equivalent salary: £25,583–£27,254 per annum. Actual salary for term-time only working is £22,262-£23,716 per annum, plus generous pension and sick pay scheme
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils throughout the school day. You’ll provide support through 1:1 learning, small group work and whole-class activities, helping every child access learning in a way that works for them.
The role involves supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally, helping them to build communication skills, confidence, independence and positive relationships. You’ll play an important role in creating a calm, engaging and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
This particular role is based within one of our EYFS classes. Many of the children at Pegasus work within an EYFS stage of development and benefit from an EYFS model of practice, even where students may be chronologically older. Learning is often delivered through play, exploration, sensory experiences and life skills development.
The role will also include personal care, including toileting and nappy changing, so we are looking for someone who is compassionate, respectful and comfortable supporting children with these everyday needs.
No two days are the same at Pegasus, and that’s what makes this role so special.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
- Comprehensive induction and support
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- The chance to work alongside experienced SEND professionals
- A warm and collaborative team culture
- Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
- Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to health and wellbeing support services
Further information about the job
Learning Support Assistant – EYFS Pathway
Full time equivalent salary: £25,583–£27,254 per annum. Actual salary for term-time only working is £22,262-£23,716 per annum, plus generous pension and sick pay scheme
37 hours per week, 8:30am - 16:30pm, Monday – Thursday, Friday 8:30am-16:00pm. Permanent, Term Time only.
Join a school where every child is supported to grow, communicate and thrive.
SGS Pegasus School is an innovative specialist school for children and young people with autism aged 4 - 19. We understand that every child is unique. Through personalised support and specialist teaching, we help young people build confidence, independence and a love of learning.
We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our EYFS pathway team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with autism and associated needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils within a nurturing, play-based and highly personalised learning environment where communication, emotional wellbeing
and individual development are at the heart of everything we do.
About the role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils throughout the school day. You’ll provide support through 1:1 learning, small group work and whole-class activities, helping every child access learning in a way that works for them.
The role involves supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally, helping them to build communication skills, confidence, independence and positive relationships. You’ll play an important role in creating a calm, engaging and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
This particular role is based within one of our EYFS classes. Many of the children at Pegasus work within an EYFS stage of development and benefit from an EYFS model of practice, even where students may be chronologically older. Learning is often delivered through play, exploration, sensory experiences and life skills development.
The role will also include personal care, including toileting and nappy changing, so we are looking for someone who is compassionate, respectful and comfortable supporting children with these everyday needs.
No two days are the same at Pegasus, and that’s what makes this role so special.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting pupils throughout the school day in class, small groups and 1:1 sessions
- Helping children engage with learning through play-based and personalised approaches
- Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development
- Building warm, trusting and positive relationships with pupils
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals
- Encouraging independence, confidence and life skills
- Supporting pupils during transitions, routines and enrichment activities
- Promoting positive behaviour through relational approaches
- Supporting pupils with personal and intimate care where required
- Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
You will ideally have:
- Experience supporting children or young people with autism and associated needs
- Experience working within an EYFS environment or EYFS approach to learning
- An understanding of social inclusion and personalised learning
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Effective behaviour management skills using relational approaches
- Good organisation and time management skills
- GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) across a range of subjects
- A child-centred and empathetic approach
- A commitment to continued professional development
Desirable criteria:
- A Level 3 or SEND-related qualification
- Experience supporting intimate care
- Experience developing links within the wider community
- Knowledge of partnership working
Why join SGS Pegasus?
At Pegasus, you’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to helping young people flourish both in school and beyond.
We offer:
- A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
- Comprehensive induction and support
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- The chance to work alongside experienced SEND professionals
- A warm and collaborative team culture
- Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
- Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to health and wellbeing support services
Our students are at the heart of everything we do. They are curious, resilient and full of potential, and we are proud to provide a learning environment where individuality is celebrated and diversity is valued. To apply, please complete our application form.
To apply, please complete our application form
Closing date: 9th June 2026
Interview date: 16th June 2026
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 SGS Pegasus School
- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 4 to 18
- School size
- 128 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- SGS Pegasus School website
- Email address
- claire.vittery@sgsat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to SGS Pegasus School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email claire.vittery@sgsat.org.uk.
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