Learning Support Assistant in Bristol

Salary: JG4 SCP7-11 FTE £26,403 - £28,142 Actual Salary: £20,370.63 - £21,712.31

Contractual hours: 32.5

Basis: Part Time

Job type: Support Staff - Educational

Job category: Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted: 07/01/2026

Job reference: LSP-S030

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Term Time only)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to references and DBS

The Role

We are a large, multicultural and multi faith Church of England Primary Academy in Easton, within the city of Bristol and are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP). This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to be part of a friendly, talented team who are dedicated to improving outcomes for children in a school with a friendly and supportive ethos. You would be part of a team who are committed to supporting pupils and families to achieve their true potential in one of Bristol’s most vibrant and exciting communities. You will need to be a strong communicator, good team player and interested in innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Understanding of the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Condition
• Experience of a range of ways of communicating with children who are non-verbal or are in the early stages of language development
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities
• Uncompromisingly high expectations of themselves and all children and be able to engage children in fun and interesting ways
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Understanding of the behavioural needs of children with ASC and how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A positive can do attitude and nurturing nature
• Hold Level 2 qualifications as a minimum.

In return our friendly, engaging and exciting school can offer:

• A friendly and successful school
• A positive learning environment
• Supportive staff, governors, parents and community
• Collaborative working within our Trust community
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Our School

We are a large, thriving academy situated at the heart of the vibrant, multicultural community of Easton and our motto is 'Being different. Belonging together'. We welcome children and families of all faiths and those with none. We are pleased to have more than 30 languages spoken in the school and we welcome those who have recently arrived in the country. Our vision is for our diverse community to grow together, have fun together and excel in learning. Our school is committed to working closely with the local community and has strong links with the neighbouring Easton Family Centre and our partner Lighthouse Schools Partnership.

The Meadow

The Meadow is a Resource Base supporting 12 pupils ranging from Year 1 to Year 3 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for a primary need of Autism or Speech Language and Communication. Our priority is to ensure that pupils in The Meadow receive a broad, balanced and rewarding curriculum that gives them the skills and knowledge to excel in life and in their Education. The curriculum has been made in a way which will draw out and give priority to the most crucial aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum to give our children knowledge and the means to reach their full potential and independence.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi‑Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross‑phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non‑denominational and Church of England schools. We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

Closing Date: 19 January 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: TBC

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.

Safeguarding Statement

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.