SEND Learning Support Assistant

SEND Learning Support Assistant – Bristol City Council

Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) is a family of schools committed to inspiring learning both in and beyond the classroom. With a strong focus on music and the creative arts, we support every student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

We are looking for an ambitious SEND LSA to join our dedicated team from 2nd February 2026 until 31st August 2026. The role will generally involve working with a pupil on a 1:1 basis, supporting teaching and supervising a pupil with SEND in a safe and inclusive manner, ensuring their well‑being and access to learning, and monitoring and assessing pupils in both indoor and outdoor areas.

You will support the teacher to deliver high quality learning and interventions using the planning provided by the lead teacher.

You are likely to have gained excellent teaching skills and experience in engaging pupils and working collaboratively with colleagues. You should bring professionalism, enthusiasm and an appropriate Level 2 qualification or above.

• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme offering counselling, support and advice
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle‑to‑work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Flexible working fully supported with family‑friendly policies
• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund
• Facilities including free on‑site or nearby street parking for staff who drive

Please complete our application form by midnight on Friday 16th January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview with the week commencing 19th January 2026 at Headley Park Primary School. All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre‑employment checks including, but not limited to, enhanced level checks with Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education