SEN Learning Support Assistant

Culverhill School, Bristol, BS37 8SZ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28598-£32061

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• A patient, caring and compassionate individual who puts children at the centre of everything they do.
• Someone who can build positive relationships and help pupils feel safe, valued and understood.
• A positive, resilient and flexible team player who responds calmly to challenges.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusion and helping every child achieve their potential.
• A willingness to learn, develop and embrace new approaches.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND would be an advantage, but most importantly we're looking for someone with the right values, attitude and commitment.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people every day.
• A rewarding role where no two days are ever the same.
• The chance to work alongside passionate, skilled and supportive colleagues.
• Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
• A culture built on collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to be part of Enable Trust, a growing organisation committed to achieving the very best outcomes for pupils.
• A welcoming and supportive school community where your contribution is valued and recognised.

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.

Interviews are due to take place on Thursday 1st October 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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Oct25 (1).pdf - 1.05 MB (opens in new tab)

CUL Learning Support Assistant Candidate Pack.pdf - 2.07 MB (opens in new tab)

About Culverhill School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 16
• Size: 152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Culverhill School website
• Email address: Recruitment@enabletrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/culverhill-school-bristol

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