Learning Support Assistant with HLTA responsibilities in Bristol

Learning Support Assistant with HLTA responsibilities

Join our team at Oasis Academy Long Cross as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) responsibilities. The role involves supporting students across the academy for three days each week as an LSA, and on the fourth day stepping into the HLTA role to lead interventions, whole‑class teaching, and contribute to curriculum development.

Ideal Candidate

• An excellent practitioner with great interpersonal skills, uncompromisingly high expectations and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Someone with strong curriculum subject knowledge who has experience of leading a class.
• Someone with a desire to provide effective and high‑quality behaviour and pastoral support to ensure every child is successful and reaches their full potential.
• A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who will play a key role in our drive for continual improvement.
• Someone who shows a passion for closing the gap and reducing barriers for our disadvantaged children.
• An individual committed to their own continuing professional development, with up‑to‑date knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and behaviour‑management strategies.
• Someone who is fully dedicated, going above and beyond to fulfil our role in supporting community transformation.

Recruitment Timeline

• Close date – Friday 12th December
• Interview date – W/C Monday 15th December

Salary

• LSA – SCP 13‑17, Actual £13,175 pa
• HLTA – SCP 22‑26, Actual £5,092 pa

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Education Administration Programs

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Long Cross 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. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.

Location

Bristol, England, United Kingdom