SEN Learning Support Assistant
New Siblands School, Bristol, BS35 2JU9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 19.5 hours per week, 3 days per week, 8.45am-3.45pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796
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
Why join us?
- 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
New Siblands is a joyful and exceptional special school with a strong, caring and committed team. We cater for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Learning is holistic, creative and engaging, designed to bring out the best in every pupil and support them to be as independent as they can possibly be, by exploring concepts and developing skills in a range of contexts. Our pupils tell us that they enjoy coming to school and love learning here.
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.
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About New Siblands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- New Siblands School website
- Email address
- Recruitment@enabletrust.org.uk
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