Learning Support Assistant

Contract type: Casual
Salary: NJC  4 (£12.67 per hour) 

Compass Point Primary is a diverse and welcoming school in the heart of Bedminster, part of the Excalibur Learning Trust.   We are a single form entry school with around 200 children with a Resource Base for children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Nursery for 3 and 4 year olds plus breakfast and after school clubs.  In November 2022 we were awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted.    We take pride in our inclusive ethos.  As well as providing high quality education we help our children develop life skills for the future.

We are looking to recruit a bank of casual Learning Support Assistants to work across the school on an ad-hoc basis.  These casual recruits will help cover when staff are absent, have training or other needs which take them out of the classroom.   We are looking for friendly, positive team members with a can-do attitude who are interested in working with children in an education setting.    

The successful candidates will:

- be interested in working with children 

- be interested in supporting children with SEN

- be keen to learn and willing to act on feedback

- enjoy working as part of a hard-working, committed team

- demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills

- inspire, motivate and encourage children

- use initiative and be self-motivated

These positions are flexible and may suit part-time students or those looking for their first role in an education setting.  We embrace diversity and welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to reflect our school community.  All positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with our safer recruitment procedures.

We are a close knit staff team that is committed to developing every child to reach their potential.  If you share our vision then please apply for this position. If you would like further information or would like to visit the school then please do not hesitate to get in touch.  We look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.