Learning Support Assistant - Bristol

(£14.60 - £15.58 per hour)Holymead Primary School is a three form entry school at the heart of its community in Brislington, South Bristol. Our calm, friendly and welcoming environment is conducive to great teaching and learning, with highly motivated pupils, an effective school structure and leadership team, and a close-knit team of colleagues. Our recent Ofsted Inspection (September 2023) recognised the value we place on relationships and our commitment to both pupils and staff: “Pupils thrive, both academically and personally, in this environment.”

“Staff are proud to be part of the school. They appreciate the consideration given to their well-being and the assistance they receive to manage their workload. They say that the school has a tangible sense of ‘community’.”

• An enthusiastic, empathetic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant.
• A highly flexible and adaptable individual who is able and willing to work across the primary phase.
• A commitment to supporting all pupils, both academically and pastorally.
• A recognition of the need to make adjustments to support those pupils with special educational needs.
• The ability to cover various roles including in class support, small group and individual learning interventions, 1 to 1 individual support for pupils and lunchtime supervision.
• A resilient practitioner with the skills and empathy needed to support high needs pupils, including some who may display challenging behaviour.

The successful applicant will take overall direction from the class teacher and SENDCO but will also be confident to make independent decisions to vary and adapt activities and strategies in the best interests of the child.

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have high and consistent expectations of behaviour
• Have some experience of working effectively in an educational setting
• Be creative, resilient and energetic
• Be a great team player
• Be committed to supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Be adaptable and flexible
• Have GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Promote the values of our school and uphold the school’s code of conduct

• A school where every individual’s well-being is paramount
• The opportunity to join an excellent, happy and supportive team
• Commitment to your personal and professional development

We are unable to offer visits, but interviews will take place in school and you will be able to look around the school on the interview day.

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 2nd AprilSafeguarding Statement

Holymead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including those related to ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Our Safeguarding and Child protection Policy can be found on our school website.

We value a diverse workforce, welcoming applications form all sections of the community