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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Bristol
Date posted : 13/10/25
  1. Full Time
£89.36 - 100.00 per day

Job description

Teaching Personnel is looking for a LSA to join a diverse, inclusive 11–16 secondary in North Bristol. With around 925 students, the school are proud of their strong pastoral care, rich community languages, and our commitment to equality, anti-racism and wellbeing.

You will join a dynamic SEND team, helping students with additional needs to thrive both in class and through targeted interventions.

You will:

  • Support students with a range of SEND needs, including literacy, numeracy, communication and SEMH.
  • Work 1:1 or in small groups to build confidence and independence.
  • Collaborate closely with teachers and the SENDCo to remove barriers to learning.

You bring:

  • Empathy, patience and enthusiasm for inclusive education.
  • Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
  • Experience or interest in SEND support (training provided).
  • Commitment to helping every learner succeed.

They offer:

  • Supportive, welcoming staff and leadership.
  • Ongoing CPD and career development.
  • A vibrant, multicultural community that celebrates diversity.
  • Excellent staff wellbeing support and inclusion culture.

If you’re interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your CV!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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