Learning Support Assistant

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS5 8AS

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £11,532.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We have a Learning Support position available for a September start

Term Time Only - Fixed Term Contract

19.5 hours per week, Wednesday - Friday 8.30am -3.30pm

NJC 5 £13.26 per hour

Come and join our team!

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious school at the heart of its community, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our children are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn, and our staff are committed to creating a nurturing environment where all pupils can achieve their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to support children with additional needs, work alongside experienced colleagues and make a genuine difference to children's lives each day.

This role would particularly suit someone who is passionate about inclusion, committed to helping every child succeed and enjoys supporting pupils who require additional support, including those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).

The post will involve:

The successful candidate will work as part of our dedicated support team, helping pupils to access learning, develop confidence and make strong progress both academically and personally.

The role will include:

Supporting individual pupils and small groups to access learning and make progress

Working alongside teachers to create a safe, purposeful and inclusive learning environment

Delivering and reviewing targeted interventions, including reading and phonics support

Supporting pupils' social, emotional and personal development

Providing intimate care where required

Working collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals to support pupil success

We are looking for someone who:

Has a commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Can demonstrate experience of working in a school setting.

Has experience of working with children who have English as an additional language.

Shows a commitment to helping children.

Can demonstrate the ability to show initiative and adapt to the needs of the role.

Is able to work well as part of the team.

Please state strengths, areas of expertise and interest in your supporting letter.

For further details please contact Charron Plumstead by email to cplumstead@stp.newmancatholictrust.com

Close: at Noon on the 08/07/2026

Short listing will take place on: 09/07/2026

Interviews: w/c 13/07/2026

School Motto: “Learning together with God”

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an online search.

Data Notice: Please note that all personal data provided will be stored securely for the required period.

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

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 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-bristol

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