Learning Support Assisstant at Elmlea Junior School

5 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/EJS/21781

Location

The Dell, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3UF

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£15,357.00 - £15,601.00 Annually (Actual)
BG6 SCP6-7

Closing Date

9:00am, 3rd Feb 2026

Start Date

as soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 11th February 2026

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 11th February 2026

About this Role

Elmlea Schools

1:1 SEN Support LSA

Term Time Only - Fixed term

Start Date: as soon as possible – End Date: 31^st December 2026

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3^rd February 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 11^th February 2026

5 inset days attendance required per year

Actual Salary: BG6 SCP 6-7 (£15,357 to £15,601)

We are looking for a part-time, 25 hours per week, (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am -1.30pm) 1:1 SEND Support LSAs to join our dedicated team, working across the trust to support children with needs associated with ASD and social communication difficulties. Staff will deliver high quality support for learning activities 1:1 for children who have enhanced level funding and support children with social interactions as well as academic interventions (including playground support and support for off-site events).

This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Term-time hours

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.

• Supportive line management approach.

• Additional professional development relevant to the role.

• Pension Scheme.

• SAS employee support scheme including access to GP appointments, counselling and physiotherapy.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience of delivering interventions on a 1:1 basis or in a small group.

• Experience of working with a range of primary aged children.

• Experience of working with children with SEND, in particular those with ASD or high level speech and language needs.

• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

For any further information on this post please contact Jess Andrews, SENCO.

To apply, please complete the application form and covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification, with specific reference to any experience working with children with SEND.

Safeguarding Statement

Elmlea Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you are shortlisted for a post within Elmlea Schools you will be required to complete a Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form to disclose any criminal convictions that would prevent you from fulfilling the role and an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, where applicable, will be carried out if you are offered the post.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Throughout the application process we ask for some personal data about you. We’ll only use this data in line with data protection legislation and process your data for one or more of the following reasons permitted in law:

• You have given us your consent

• We must process it to comply with our legal obligations

You’ll find more information on how we use your personal data in our privacy notice for job applicants which can be accessed on our website.

Contact Details

  Mel Kanani
  01173772266
  melika.kanani@elmleaschools.org.uk

Elmlea Junior School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

In support of your application, please attach a statement, of no more than 2 sides of A4, giving your reasons for applying for this post. If typed, please use font Arial 11 point or equivalent. Include any information which you consider relevant to this application, addressing the key areas in the person specification.