SEND Support Staff Member

Bridge Learning Campus, Bristol, BS13 0RL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  5 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) BG6 N6-7 FTE £25,989 to £26,403 (Actual Salary £20,731 to £21,061)

SEND Support Staff Member job summary

Grade: BG6, N6-7 FTE £25,989 to £26,403 (Actual salary £20,731 to £21,061)

Contract Term: Full Time, Term Time only Plus Inset Days. Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.30pm, 33.75hr per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31.08.2026

Bridge Learning Campus Primary is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Support Staff member to work primarily with SEND pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting children with a range of additional needs, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and other professionals to ensure all pupils can access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a nurturing school environment.

What We’re Looking For

This role will suit someone who has experience of working with children, ideally in an educational or SEND setting, and who is passionate about helping every child achieve their potential. You may already have experience supporting pupils with additional needs, or you may be looking to step into this field with the willingness to learn quickly and adapt. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships are essential. Training will be provided alongside a full induction programme, and you will be supported by our experienced SENDCo and wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the SENDCo and class teachers to support pupils with SEND across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Provide targeted in-class support to enable pupils to access learning and achieve personalised outcomes.
• Deliver small-group or 1:1 interventions, focusing on areas such as literacy, numeracy, social skills, or emotional regulation.
• Assist in the implementation of Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs), Behaviour Plans, and Personal Care Plans.
• Promote inclusion by supporting pupils to participate fully in lessons and school life.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupil progress to teachers and the SENDCo.
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required, following training.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Work closely with other professionals (e.g. speech and language therapists) when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers and be part of the wider pastoral support for vulnerable pupils.

What We Offer

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time using technical language where required.

Safeguarding Statement

Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Guidance.

Applying for the job

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About Bridge Learning Campus

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1241 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridge Learning Campus website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-learning-campus

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