Learning Support Assistants

Learning Support Assistants

Location:

Bristol, Bristol

Salary: £22,325 to £24,352 (Actual Salary)

Employment Type:

Permanent

School:
Briarwood School

Briarwood has a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents/carers who are proud to support 164 children and young people aged 3 to 19 years and are passionate about their progress, happiness and care.

You will be required to work with a range of pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties. A large number of our pupils have challenging behaviours and are within the Autistic Spectrum. Candidates must bring energy, confidence and enthusiasm with a commitment to inclusion.

We will provide a planned induction within a large, strong and supportive LSA and teaching team. Under the guidance of the teaching staff, you will provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children to achieve defined progression targets. Experience and knowledge in working with children within a special needs setting is desirable.

Schedule:

Permanent post, 32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours per day). Work from 8:45am to 3:45pm, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Term time only, working 39 weeks (including 5 inset days). 13 weeks school holidays of which 6.6 weeks paid as annual leave. No entitlement to annual leave during term. Salary dependent on Local Government continuous service.

Visa:
We are unable to sponsor visas for this role as it does not meet the required criteria for sponsorship.

Closing Date: 31st January 2026 m

Interview Date:
To be Confirmed

Start Date:

As soon as possible depending on notice period and DBS clearance.

Briarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance (this will be carried out by the school if you are successful).