Learning Support Assistants – KS3
SGS Pegasus School, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJThis job expired on 6 July 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 26
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 10:35am
Date listed
6 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 days per week. Actual salary for term time only, part time hours: £13-537 - £14,422 per annum. 8:30am-16:30pm, Monday – Wednesday. 4 days per week. Actual salary for term time only, part time hours: £18.050 - £19,229 per annum. 8:30am-16:30pm. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 8:30am-16:00pm Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583–£27,254 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will ideally have:
- Experience supporting children or young people with autism and additional needs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A calm, nurturing and positive approach
- Good behaviour management skills with a relational focus
- An understanding of inclusive and personalised learning approaches
- Good organisation and time management skills
- GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) including English and Maths
Desirable criteria:
- A Level 3 or SEND-related qualification
- Experience supporting pupils working below age-related expectations
- Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk children
- Experience supporting intimate care
- Knowledge of partnership or community working
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 - Informal Curriculum/EYFS
Full time equivalent salary: £25,583–£27,254 per annum. Actual salary for term-time only working is £22,201-£23,651 per annum (pay award pending). 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 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 your role will involve you assisting with general support throughout the school. You will be taking on 1:1 sessions and small groups, as well as supporting whole classes. In general, you will be supporting SEN pupils through the academic, social and emotional elements of school life. You will be expected to promote and secure high standards of teaching and learning, whilst supporting pupil achievement and progression. You will need to actively contribute to SGS Pegasus School vision, aims and objectives.
This is a role which involves working very closely with Special Educational Needs students, individually and in groups, to enable them to take the fullest advantage of all that takes place at Pegasus School. You will take a proactive role in ensuring that students have full access to the curriculum, working closely with teachers and other supporting professionals to identify and meet student needs. You will be somebody who is able to build positive relationships with young people so that alongside their academic development, they are well-prepared for life beyond Pegasus School. You will help our students to work well as part of a team, with mutual respect; to understand their own rights and work for the rights of others, and to build the skills necessary for independent study. You should be prepared and have some knowledge of working with children from all age ranges from 4-19. All LSAs at Pegasus may be asked to support with intimate care.
We are looking for a permanent LSA to work in one of our EYFS classes. The role will include personal care such as nappy changing and toileting support.
At Pegasus we have many children working at the EYFS stage of development using an EYFS model of practice, although the majority of these students are chronologically older.
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
Desirable criteria:
- A Level 3 or SEND-related qualification
- Experience supporting intimate care
- Experience developing links within the wider community
- Knowledge of partnership working
- A commitment to continued professional development
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
Closing date: 13th July 2026
Interview date: 17th July 2026
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About SGS Pegasus School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 18
- School size
- 134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- SGS Pegasus School website
- Email address
- SGSATHRServiceDesk@sgsat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to SGS Pegasus School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email SGSATHRServiceDesk@sgsat.org.uk.
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