Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Small Group Autism Support

We are looking for a committed Christian LSA who is looking for something different from the standard classroom grind. We have built a genuinely varied, creative, and fun timetable designed to keep you fresh, inspired, and impactful.

About the Job

Mission: To provide a holistic Christian education for all and to inspire discipleship.

Vision: To be a Christian community in which everyone grows in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom.

The Role

Location: Livingstone Road, Bolton Woods, Bradford, BD2 1BT

Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 year. (Due to unusually high numbers in our Autism Provision. This is a trial period whilst we restructure our support model). Flexible and part time considered.

Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team

Could you be the friendly face our students look for? At Bradford Christian School, we believe education is about more than just grades; it’s about nurturing the whole child. Recognised as a "Flourishing School" by Best Christian Workplaces, we pride ourselves on being a supportive community where staff feel valued and students feel known. Because of our small class sizes, you won’t just be a face in the crowd here—you’ll have the chance to build real, meaningful relationships with our young people, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and challenged every day.

The Heart of the Role

• Provide high-quality support to children with autism (all with EHCPs) in small-group interventions across the school.
• Deliver targeted academic, social and emotional interventions to support pupils’ individual needs.
• Work flexibly across the school as directed by the SENCO and class teachers.
• Liaise effectively with teachers, therapists, and the SEN team to ensure joined‑up support for pupils.
• Support the pastoral needs of pupils, fostering wellbeing and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress, and pupil wellbeing.
• Promote positive behaviour using agreed school strategies.
• Model and contribute to the school’s Christian ethos, including participating in collective worship.
• Uphold safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils in line with statutory guidance and school policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of children with autism in small groups and, occasionally, 1:1.
• Collaborate with the SENCO and classroom staff to adapt learning activities and environments.
• Deliver structured interventions for academic, social, and emotional development.
• Actively engage in regular meetings with the SEN team and external professionals.
• Support the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and EHCP outcomes.
• Encourage and model positive relationships and communication with pupils.
• Participate in school worship and Christian activities, supporting the spiritual life of the school.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school’s safeguarding policies at all times.

Why work with us?

• Small Class Sizes: Focus on what matters—personalised learning and genuine connection.
• A Family Atmosphere: Join a welcoming, inclusive team that prays together and supports one another.
• Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Faith in Action: The chance to work in a school where your faith and teaching go hand-in-hand.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for someone who loves teaching and has a heart for Christian education.

Qualifications and training

• GCSEs (including English & Maths) or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Committed practising Christian (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).

Experience

• Experience supporting autistic pupils, ideally within an educational setting.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills and knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use effective behaviour management strategies.
• Competent record-keeping and organisation.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to deliver targeted interventions and adapt approaches as needed.
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient.
• Team player with a flexible approach.
• Willing to reflect and develop own practice.
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s Christian ethos.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional.

What you will be doing...

• Inspiring Learning: Stepping into different classrooms to deliver engaging lessons / interventions that keep students motivated and on track.
• Living our Values: Modelling kindness, patience, and our Christian ethos in every interaction with students and staff.
• Supporting Every Child: Adapting your approach to meet the diverse needs of our pupils, ensuring those with SEND feel supported and more able students remain challenged.
• Being Flexible: Embracing the variety of the role, covering both planned and unexpected absences with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Celebrating Progress: Monitoring how students are doing and providing helpful feedback to them and their regular teachers.
• Collaborating: Working side‑by‑side with our team to ensure curriculum continuity and participating in the life of the school (meetings, events, and training).
• Protecting our Students: Diligently upholding our safeguarding and child protection policies to keep our community safe.

Diversity & Equality Statement

Bradford Christian School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership. However, as a school with a designated religious character, the spiritual leadership and modeling provided by our teachers are central to our ethos. Therefore, for this post, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the post-holder is a committed Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.