SEN Learning Support Assistant

New Siblands School, Bristol, BS35 2JU

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 13 hours per week, 2 days per week, Monday and Tuesday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £8,927

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. Working alongside the class teacher, TA and other LSAs, you will help implement our holistic curriculum, which is designed to support students in achieving their planned goals, improving communication and social skills, accessing therapeutic support, and overcoming barriers to learning.

You will play a key role as part of the class support team assisting in the delivery of learning to small groups, and taking a proactive role in preparing activities and supporting pupils to navigate the school day.

You will be instrumental in recognising and capturing the progress each pupil makes and sharing information with the class teacher.

What the school offers its staff

• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
• You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
• You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.
• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
• Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.

Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.

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 24th September

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.

Learning Support Assistant G9 January 2024 (18) (9).pdf - 198 KB (opens in new tab)

About New Siblands School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 124 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: New Siblands School website
• Email address: Recruitment@enabletrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-siblands-school

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