Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Responsible to: Headteacher/SENDCo

Hours:  37.5 hours Term Time Only + 5 days

Salary:  SP16 - 20 (FTE £19,086 - £21,422)

Actual £16,516.73 - £18,538.27

Allowance available for appropriate experience or qualifications connected to Autism, Speech and Language or SEMH.

Start date: 1st September 2021

Purpose of the role

To embrace the values of Trinity Academy ensuring that every child achieves their absolute best by providing support for students’ academic achievement and supporting the Pastoral Support Leader with aspects of pastoral care.  

Details of the role

As a new school we are looking for a self starter who is able to work both on their own and with a wider team to create a world class school in Bristol.  Our aim is to be a ‘+1’ school for progress, which starts on day one of week one and will be achieved by a relentless pursuit of outstanding learning.  

You will be joining a small but growing team providing support to individual students who need help to become the best version of themselves.  You will play a vital role, working in partnership with teachers, and the Leadership Team to ensure that SEND interventions optimise learning opportunities for identified individuals.  You will be assigned as a key worker to support identified learners beyond the classroom in their transition through the school community and into adulthood.

The ability to contribute to other co-curricular areas of Trinity life (e.g. Team Sports, Music, Drama, Equalities or other co-curricular activities to be agreed) will be highly desirable.

Further duties will be discussed at interview.

As a growing Trust there is incredible opportunity for professional development. The Trust also offers excellent benefits including:

Local Government Pension Scheme 

Continuous professional development

Yearly pay review

Bike to work scheme

This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.Trinityacademybristol.org

Closing date: 3rd June 2021

Interview: 15th June 2021

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.