Teaching Personnel has an exciting opportunity to recruit for a energetic, confident and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant for an OFSTED outstanding special school in East Bristol.
We are looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for 1 day per week, and a Learning Support Assistant for 4 days per week, initially based at the Junior site. However, there may be opportunities to work across any of the school sites.
The Role:
- Permanent, full time position with working hours of 8:45am to 3:45pm (including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break) for 6.5 hours a day.
- Term-time only, working 39 weeks per year (including 5 inset days), with 13 weeks of school holidays of which 6.6 weeks are paid as annual leave.
- Working with pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties, many of whom have challenging behaviours and are on the Autism Spectrum.
- Under the guidance of teachers, you will assist in delivering lessons
- Provide direct support to individuals or small groups of children, helping to achieve learning targets
Previous experience in a special needs setting is desirable but not necessary
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a rapidly developing school and make a real difference in the lives of our students.
If you’re interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your CV!
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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