Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | BG5-BG6: £25,185-£25,989 depending upon experience |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS4 4LE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1523673 |
Summary
Learning Support Assistant: Primary Phase
Employer: Holymead Primary
Location: Brislington, Bristol
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2026 (further opportunities may arise the following academic year).
Hours: 5 Days per week 8.30 - 3.10pm
Salary: BG5 (£25,185 FTE, approximately £17,979.34 pro rata per annum) -BG6 (£25,989 FTE, approximately £18,553.31 pro rata per annum) Depending on experienceClosing date: 9th January 2026Holymead Primary School is a three form entry school at the heart of its community in Brislington, South Bristol. Our calm, friendly and welcoming environment is conducive to great teaching and learning, with highly motivated pupils, an effective school structure and leadership team, and a close-knit team of colleagues. Our most recent Ofsted Inspection (September 2023) recognised the value we place in relationships and our commitment to both pupils and staff:
“Pupils thrive, both academically and personally, in this environment.”
“Staff are proud to be part of the school. They appreciate the consideration given to their well-being and the assistance they receive to manage their workload. They say that the school has a tangible sense of ‘community’.”
We are looking for: * An enthusiastic, empathetic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant. * A highly flexible and adaptable individual who is able and willing to work across the primary phase. * A commitment to supporting all pupils, both academically and pastorally * A recognition of the need to make adjustments to support those pupils with special educational needs. * The ability to cover various roles including in class support, small group and individual learning interventions, 1 to 1 individual support for pupils and lunchtime supervision. * A resilient practitioner with the skills and empathy needed to support high needs pupils, including pupils with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs. The successful applicant will take overall direction from the class teacher and SENDCO but will also be confident to make independent decisions to vary and adapt activities and strategies in the best interests of the child.
You will: * Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Have high and consistent expectations of behaviour * Have experience of working effectively in an educational setting * Be creative, resilient and energetic * Be a great team player * Be committed to supporting pupils with special educational needs * Be committed to inclusion * Be adaptable and flexible * Have GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) * Promote the values of our school and uphold the school’s code of conduct
We can offer you: * A school where every individual’s well-being is paramount * The opportunity to join an excellent, happy and supportive team * Commitment to your own personal and professional development
To find out more about our school, you can visit the school website.We are unable to offer visits, but interviews will take place in school and you will be able to look around the school on interview day.
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 12pm Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by: Monday 12th January 2026Interviews will take place on: w/b Monday 12th January 2026
Safeguarding Statement Holymead Primary School 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. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including those related to ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The successful candidate will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Our Safeguarding and Child protection Policy can be found on our school website. We value a diverse workforce, welcoming applications form all sections of the community
We are looking for: * An enthusiastic, empathetic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant. * A highly flexible and adaptable individual who is able and willing to work across the primary phase. * A commitment to supporting all pupils, both academically and pastorally * A recognition of the need to make adjustments to support those pupils with special educational needs. * The ability to cover various roles including in class support, small group and individual learning interventions, 1 to 1 individual support for pupils and lunchtime supervision. * A resilient practitioner with the skills and empathy needed to support high needs pupils, including pupils with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs. The successful applicant will take overall direction from the class teacher and SENDCO but will also be confident to make independent decisions to vary and adapt activities and strategies in the best interests of the child.
You will: * Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Have high and consistent expectations of behaviour * Have experience of working effectively in an educational setting * Be creative, resilient and energetic * Be a great team player * Be committed to supporting pupils with special educational needs * Be committed to inclusion * Be adaptable and flexible * Have GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) * Promote the values of our school and uphold the school’s code of conduct
We can offer you: * A school where every individual’s well-being is paramount * The opportunity to join an excellent, happy and supportive team * Commitment to your own personal and professional development
To find out more about our school, you can visit the school website.We are unable to offer visits, but interviews will take place in school and you will be able to look around the school on interview day.
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 12pm Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by: Monday 12th January 2026Interviews will take place on: w/b Monday 12th January 2026
Safeguarding Statement Holymead Primary School 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. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including those related to ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The successful candidate will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Our Safeguarding and Child protection Policy can be found on our school website. We value a diverse workforce, welcoming applications form all sections of the community