Vacancy for LSA
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8.45am – 1.15pm). Term time only plus 5 INSET days
Contract: Fixed term – 01/09/25 – 31/08/26 (pending a staffing review)
Salary: JG3 or JG4 (depending on experience and qualifications) £24,790 – £27,269 (£13,241 - £14,565)
The Role
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our support staff team to work in Reception to support two pupils with SEND, one of whom has significant speech and language difficulties.
Specific requirements of the posts include:
• Forming positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Excellent spoken communication skills
• Delivering classroom support for pupils planned with and supervised by teachers
• Supporting pupils during break / lunchtimes
About you
We are looking for a confident, caring person who can demonstrate passion for supporting pupils and recent school-based experience to join our hard-working and supportive school team. Experience of supporting children who have additional learning needs is desirable. The ability to work as part of a team under the direction of class teachers is essential; however, we are also looking for someone who is able to use their initiative to fully support childrens’ learning, work and behaviour. This will include ensuring that appropriate learning resources and materials are available and ready to use. The position will involve supervising pupils at lunch time.
We can offer you
• An excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping), an electric car scheme and a cycle to work scheme.
• A comprehensive induction programme.
• CPD and training including Team Teach training / de-escalation strategies if not already completed.
• A friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our pupils.
About us
Golden Valley Primary School is a thriving 2 form entry primary school in Nailsea, South West of Bristol. With 14 classes from EYFS to Y6, our vibrant non-denominational school benefits from belonging to Lighthouse Schools Partnership, a multi-academy trust of over 30 schools. Set in beautiful countryside but still accessible by bus and train, we are located close to the town centre.
Application Details
If you feel your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please apply using our E-recruitment system. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 16th June Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 19th June
Please note we will interview sooner and close the post early if suitable applications received
Golden Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the School website.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.