Total 12 Junior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in BS1 1AD

Cathedral Primary School Class & SEND Learning Support Assistant
Full time: 8am to 4pm, 5 days per week, term time only (37.5 hours 0.8192FTE)Required: January 2024 or as soon as thereafter. Fixed term until 31st August 2025 in the first instance
Applications are invited from committed, enthusiastic and experienced LSAs, providing a combination of individual support, small group intervention and class-based LSA work in KS1 or KS2.Cathedral Primary School (CPS) is a unique two-form entry primary school, based in the heart of Bristol in the lower floors of the historic Central Library building. With links to Bristol Cathedral and sharing outdoors space with our partner secondary school, Bristol Cathedral Choir School (BCCS), CPS offers extensive musical opportunities to pupils and is proud of its strong emphasis on music and maths. CPS is a Church of England faith designation school, reflecting the school’s strong links with the Cathedral, whilst continuing to welcome pupils and staff of all faiths or none. From September 2024 the school will be operating from two sites for at least one academic year; the main school building on College Square and also a newly refurbished building nearby, at the bottom of Brandon Hill for our Reception classes (EYFS). The move will accommodate some refurbishment work on the listed flooring in the main school building. The two sites are just 5 minutes walk from one another. The Head Teacher is looking to recruit an outstanding LSA who shares the vision for Cathedral Primary School as a centre of excellence for primary education, committed to inclusion and grounded in a strong musical tradition. The Head Teacher wishes to appoint individuals: Who are committed to supporting high quality learning and experiences for all children; With an excellent understanding of Primary provision and who is able to work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCo to support the learning of an individual child, adapting learning tasks as required; Ideally, with experience of working with children with either ASC, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs or ADHD and associated needs; With experience of running small group interventions; Who are thoughtful and creative, with the ability to motivate children to give their very best; Who are patient, positive and resilient; Who are Team Teach / Positive Handling trained, or willing to undergo this training. Candidates are very welcome to contact the school to discuss a visit. In addition, there is a virtual tour of the school building available on the homepage of our website. Staff at CPS work in close partnership with other primary and secondary schools within Cathedral Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to providing staff with opportunities for personal and professional development, providing candidates with the opportunity to work alongside a group of committed professionals. Salary CST Payscale: Points 13 to 17 Gross full time equivalent range: £23,788 - £25,018 Actual term time salary range: £19,487 - £20,494
Application Deadline Applications should be received as soon as possible and by midnight on Sunday 24thNovember 2024 at the latest. Interviews will be held on Friday 6th December 2024.Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world. 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. Please note that all posts at the School are subject to initial and periodic checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service as the school takes every measure possible to ensure the safeguarding of its students.
Safeguarding Statement Cathedral 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 ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are looking to appoint a Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Learning Support Assistant, to provide one to one support and care for children with complex needs, enabling them to attend nursery and build their independence.
What’s it like being a SEND learning support assistant at Redcliffe Nursery School…
“Being a support worker is a fast paced, varied and incredibly rewarding job and I love it. Spending time with a child one to one, learning about them, how they communicate and process things, earning their trust and then watching them as they learn, grow and interact with others is incredible. No day is ever the same and there are ups and down on the way, but in my opinion, there is nothing like it!” – Jessie, SEND learning support assistant at Redcliffe Nursery School.
The ideal candidate will have some experience of working with children with complex SEND needs. Previous experience is desired, however not essential, as training will be provided. The successful candidates will be working alongside other SEND Learning Support Assistants and our as part of a supportive SEND team. We place high value on the training and skill development for all members of staff.
Applicants will need to be enthusiastic, energetic and have the ability to implement consistent routines and boundaries. Be able to build positive relationships, working closely with staff and parents in order to share detailed information regarding the child’s nursery day.
Being outdoors is strongly embedded in our ethos. You will need to be willing to spend time outdoors during children’s play and support the child with regular visits to Leigh Wood’s as part of our Forest Experience.Working hours: flexible – Full time and part time options available. Standard working hours are 8.45am-3.15pm, with the potential to include hours from 8.00am-4.00pm for the successful applicant. A minimum of 3 days will be required. We are committed to supporting our staff team in their personal and professional development. Whether you’re just starting out working in early years, or have decades of experience, we will provide bespoke support to enable you to thrive in the role and meet your career aspirations.
• A thorough induction.
• An opportunity to take part in whole team professional development INSET days.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development.
• A warm and supportive team.
• Supervision with a leader.
• A chance to shape and develop our after-school provision.
• A chance to learn from our Key People, qualified teachers and SENDOs.
• A chance to contribute your ideas and energy to the nursery and be a valued member of the team.
Closing date: Midday Friday 1st November, Interviews to be held: W/C 4th NovemberFor further information, please see accompanying documents

Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Pilning, near to Bristol - Please read on...

Position Details:

• Hours: 40 hours per week, term time only
• Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
• Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (actual salary based on experience and qualifications)

About The School: This school is a vibrant and inspiring educational setting designed for children and young people aged 7-19 with autism and related social and communication needs. Their mission is to provide each student with the opportunity to explore and fulfill their unique potential. Their comprehensive program spans from Key Stage 2 through post-16, ensuring that they can support every stage of their students' academic journeys.

Role Overview: As a Teaching Assistant, your primary goal will be to support students in their learning and well-being, providing a safe and nurturing environment. Your responsibilities may also include caring for individual needs and managing behaviour positively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop warm, caring, and supportive relationships with students to create a safe learning environment.
• Encourage independence and personal growth while maintaining high behaviour standards.
• Assist in delivering high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities.
• Support the Class Teacher in the daily operations of the classroom.
• Adapt to the changing needs of the school to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote students' cognitive, social, emotional, physical development, and spiritual well-being.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-professional team.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately under guidance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Essential: GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Experience or knowledge of working with SEN students.
• Passion for putting the child first and recognising their individuality.
• Positive and creative approach to meeting students' needs.
• Desirable: L3 award in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent.
• Desirable: At least one year of experience as a L2 qualified or equivalent TA.

Benefits:

• Be part of a successful team with a comprehensive support package.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.
• Opportunities to gain qualifications, funded by the organisation.
• Free lunch during work hours.
• Perkbox subscription.
• Life assurance and pension plan.
• Car lease and bike-to-work schemes.
• Free parking.
• Complimentary membership to their Health cash back plan (covering dental, optical, physio, and more).

Join this team and contribute to a meaningful and rewarding educational journey for their students!

Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to hear more, please apply now and someone will get straight back to you, or call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416

Salary: £20,245.17 - £20,648.53 (38-week term-time-only contract) Contract: Permanent, Various Hours Available (Part-Time and Full-Time) Location: SBSA, Bristol, BS14 0DB, United Kingdom There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at City of Bristol College, a rapidly improving college, judged “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023. With recent investments in our already outstanding teaching facilities, the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Learning Assistants to join our team. Our Benefits: A generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays pro-rata for part time roles. Also, 10 closure days which fall over Christmas to spend time with friends and families. Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0 % Family-friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, fostering friendly leave and fertility treatment leave Up to 3 days paid volunteer leave A supportive package to ensure continuous professional development. Excellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectories and welfare rooms Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on site Benefits platform with variety online shopping discounts and offers, cycle to work scheme and cash health plan. About the role:
We have several Learning Assistant positions available across all of our college campuses, with part-time and full-time roles available (up to 37 hours per week). Successful candidates will be committed to and passionate about delivering an effective, high quality additional learning support service. Knowledge of Additional Support services, including Education, Health and Care plans is positively received, although a commitment to personal and professional learning is most important, so do apply if you are yet to learn about this fully. You will join a committed team, who work closely with students and other college staff, to reduce barriers to learning and increase opportunities towards improved outcomes. It is desirable that you are qualified to L3 in your general education, or working towards this. However, we welcome applications from people with experience in a variety of areas, including youth work, mental health, learning disabilities and other support roles. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain excelling working relationships with colleagues, students and stakeholders both internally and externally.About us: At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level. We provide education and training to approximately 12,000 students each year. The College is made up of five centres across Bristol and each centre offers excellent, well-equipped, purpose-built facilities. In addition, we have a wide range of community partners allowing us to offer courses in venues across the city. More information about the College can be found on our website. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are also committed to becoming a Trauma informed setting. We recognise that some of our students have experienced adversity and Trauma and that for some, these experiences may be an ongoing part of everyday life. With this awareness a Trauma Informed approach is embedded in how we work in all departments across the college and this is enhanced by regular staff training and support. City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The search of the online presence will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website. Please see our Job Description, Person Specification, Conditions of Service and Applicant information for more information. Closing date: Thursday 3rd October 2024 Interview date: TBC

Actual Salary: £20,245.17 - £20,648.53 (38-week term-time-only contract)Contract: Permanent, Various Hours Available (Part-Time and Full-Time)There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at City of Bristol College, a rapidly improving college, judged “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023. With recent investments in our already outstanding teaching facilities, the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students.We have an exciting new opportunity for enthusiastic and proactive Learning Assistants to join our team.About the role:We have several Learning Assistant positions available across all of our college campuses, with part-time and full-time roles available (up to 37 hours per week). Successful candidates will be committed to and passionate about delivering an effective, high quality additional learning support service. Knowledge of Additional Support services, including Education, Health and Care plans is positively received, although a commitment to personal and professional learning is most important, so do apply if you are yet to learn about this fully. You will join a committed team, who work closely with students and other college staff, to reduce barriers to learning and increase opportunities towards improved outcomes.It is desirable that you are qualified to L3 in your general education, or working towards this. However, we welcome applications from people with experience in a variety of areas, including youth work, mental health, learning disabilities and other support roles. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain excelling working relationships with colleagues, students and stakeholders both internally and externally.Our Benefits:A generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays and 10 closure days which fall over Christmas to spend time with friends and families.Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18 %Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on siteFamily-friendly policies including flexible working, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, parental leave and job shareExcellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectoriesCycle to work schemeA variety of online shopping discounts and offers and cash health planA supportive package to ensure continuous professional development.Please see our Staff Benefits Booklet for more information.About us:At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level. We provide education and training to approximately 12,000 students each year. The College is made up of five centres across Bristol and each centre offers excellent, well-equipped, purpose-built facilities. In addition, we have a wide range of community partners allowing us to offer courses in venues across the city. More information about the College can be found on our website. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.We are also committed to becoming a Trauma informed setting. We recognise that some of our students have experienced adversity and Trauma and that for some, these experiences may be an ongoing part of everyday life. With this awareness a Trauma Informed approach is embedded in how we work in all departments across the college and this is enhanced by regular staff training and support.City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The search of the online presence will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website. Please see our Job Description, Person Specification, Conditions of Service and Applicant information for more information. Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024 (midnight)Shortlisting date: Monday 5th August 2024Interview date: Friday 9th August and Monday 12th August 2024

Contract: Permanent, Full TimeThere’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at City of Bristol College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive member of staff to join the Additional Learning Support Department or take on a new role within the Department.About the role:A generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays pro-rata for part time roles. Also, 10 closure days which fall over Christmas to spend time with friends and families.Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0 %Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on siteFamily-friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, parental leave, job share and fostering friendly leaveUp to 3 days paid volunteer leaveExcellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectoriesCycle to work schemeA variety of online shopping discounts and offers and cash health planPlus a supportive package to ensure continuous professional development.You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain excelling working relationships with colleagues, students and stakeholders both internally and externally.Our Benefits:A generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays pro-rata for part time roles. Also, 10 closure days which fall over Christmas to spend time with friends and families.Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0 %Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on siteFamily-friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, parental leave, job share and fostering friendly leaveUp to 3 days paid volunteer leaveExcellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectoriesCycle to work schemeA variety of online shopping discounts and offers and cash health planPlus a supportive package to ensure continuous professional development.Please see our Staff Benefits Booklet for more information.About us:At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level. We provide education and training to approximately 12,000 students each year. The College is made up of five centres across Bristol and each centre offers excellent, well-equipped, purpose-built facilities. In addition, we have a wide range of community partners allowing us to offer courses in venues across the city. More information about the College can be found on our website. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.We are also committed to becoming a Trauma informed setting. We recognise that some of our students have experienced adversity and Trauma and that for some, these experiences may be an ongoing part of everyday life. With this awareness a Trauma Informed approach is embedded in how we work in all departments across the college and this is enhanced by regular staff training and support.City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The search of the online presence will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website. Please see our Job Description, Person Specification, Conditions of Service and Applicant Information for more information.Closing date: 24 July 2024Interview date: 29 July 2024

Position Profile
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Salary: £22,498 - £23,728 pro rata (CST pay spine points 13 -17)
(Actual salary: £18,430 - £19,437)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Term-time, 37.5 hours per week, 0.8192FTE,
8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, Permanent
Start Date: September/October 2024
Our mission at Bristol Cathedral Choir School is to harness the power of our community, so that we all learn, grow and develop into the best versions of ourselves. This is because at BCCS we are: Gathered together, that all may thrive. We do this by living out our three core values in all that we say and do. These are: Kindness, Courage and Hope.
Our Learning Support Assistants are an outstanding group of people with a passion to see all young people succeed. In joining this team, you will play a key role in working with a wide range of students with varying degrees of need, to help them navigate and succeed in secondary school. We are particularly interested to hear from anyone with experience of working with children with Autism or Speech and Language needs.
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an academy that specialises in Music. The academy became part of the Cathedral Schools Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) in 2016. It serves students from all over Bristol and welcomes those of all faiths and none. We are proud of our diverse, tolerant and respectful community, which reflects Bristol’s demographic.
With a comprehensive intake, students present with a large range of additional educational needs. The proportion of students with an EHCP is well above the national average. Similarly the school welcomes a significant number of children who are looked after or previously looked after.BCCS is a special place, dedicated to meeting the needs and aspirations of all our students. We are rich in history, but forward looking. Academic and committed to educating the whole child. Unashamedly values driven, with passionate, talented and enthusiastic staff and governors, united by our mission to be ‘Gathered together, that all may thrive’. A school in the heart of Bristol, for all of Bristol. For those who share our values and beliefs, this is an exciting time to join us in our journey to transform lives through education.
Method of application
To apply please use the online application form.
Please include a letter of application in the online supporting statement section of your application.
Further information about the school can be found on our website.Informal enquiries may be made through the recruitment team, recruitment(at)bristolcathedral.org.uk
Closing date: 1st September 2024
Interview date: 11th September 2024
Please read further documents for further details about the role including the job description and person specification.
Please note that we will only consider applications through iTrent and will not consider CVs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check. The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names / handles, as part of their application.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
At Bristol Cathedral Choir School we recognise the strength in diversity. Our school has a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and the School does not discriminate on the grounds of 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.
Due to the high levels of applications for roles at BCCS, we are unable to register receipt of applications. Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate.

About UsWe are seeking full time and part time Adventure Youth Workers who will bring energy and inspiration to our talented and dedicated team. Each candidate who completes their induction period will receive £500 if working full-time, pro-rated for part-time team members. Our significant impact on educational exclusion began in Bristol in 2011. Our highly successful alternative education provision is varied, engaging and impactful, offering a programme of personal and social development across Bristol and its neighbouring local authorities. Our programmes empower young people to make significant personal progress, to gain hope, and to be inspired to journey towards a positive future. At the heart of our ethos is a spirit of adventure and responsible risk-taking. We use adrenaline sports and adventure activities to deliver personal and social development programmes that lead to lasting change in the lives of many young people.About YouAs the successful candidate for the Adventure Youth Worker role you will demonstrate a real passion for seeing the lives of vulnerable teenagers transformed and have a strong professional track record that reveals competency, commitment, and strong character qualities. You will have an outgoing approach to life and be enthused by the learning opportunities afforded by adrenaline sports and adventure activities. You will have a range of personal qualities that align with our person specification and be fully committed to our organisational values. A full driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience is essential.About the RoleWe are looking to recruit a part time As an Adventure Youth Worker you will be a part of the team working alongside our young people in order to support them reaching their full potential, running the sessions as part of the Urban Pursuit education programme. Young people typically attend Urban Pursuit one day each week, alongside their main educational provision. In this role you will work in a pair to support a group of up to six young people each day as part of a varied activity curriculum. As you grow in competence and familiarity with the operations and culture of the company, you will have the opportunity to work with other young people on a one-to-one basis. The working days for part-time staff remain the same each week to provide consistency for the young people. For example, someone committing to working on Tuesdays and Fridays would continue to work those two set days each week going forward.For further details of the role, please see the Job Pack attached.

Salary: Grade 5 - £11.61 - £11.85Contract: Permanent 1 x Zero Hours ContractLocation: To be based at Ashley Down Centre and to work across all centres and in the community throughout Bristol and surrounding areaThere’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at City of Bristol College, a rapidly improving college, judged “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023. With recent investments in our already outstanding teaching facilities, the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Travel Training Assistant.Our Benefits:A generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays and 10 closure days which fall over Christmas to spend time with friends and families.Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0 %Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on siteFamily-friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working working, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, parental leave, job share and fostering friendly leaveUp to 3 days paid volunteer leaveExcellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectoriesCycle to work schemeA variety of online shopping discounts and offers and cash health planPlus a supportive package to ensure continuous professional development.About the role:
City of Bristol College is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Travel Training Assistant. This is a permanent nil hour position with the potential of up to 18.5 hours per week (on average). The role will be based at Ashley Down Centre/College Green Centre/Parkway/AEC/SBSA and in the community throughout Bristol and surrounding area.The appointed candidate will provide Travel Training to students to help them travel safely, confidently and independently, developing students’ road safety and awareness, how to plan a route, and look at ways to stay safe whilst out and about. Helping students to build up their confidence and being more independent in their lives, as part of their transition into adulthood and employment. About the Travel Training Service:The College’s Travel Training Service aims to meet the needs of young people with learning disabilities and autism. Travel Training is a crucial tool to enable Students’ independence skills and facilitating their transition into adulthood and employment.What you’ll be responsible for/what we are looking for:
The role will involve delivering travel training to young people with learning disabilities and autism, helping students to travel safely, confidently and independently.Your role will be:To assist students to use the bus safely which includes catching a bus and knowing how to identify their correct bus stop and exiting safely.To assist students to use a bus pass and to purchase bus tickets where necessary.To assist students in planning a safe route should they wish to walk.To ensure students know how to cross the road safely and how to use different crossings.To ensure students are aware how to keep themselves safe and to assist where necessary.To provide guidance to students on keeping their belongings safe.To be involved in the risk assessment and general administrative duties of the role. You will complete tasks such as continuous assessments of students’ progress using provided competences matrix.To work either on a one-to-one or with a group of students.To have a positive impact on students’ lives, enabling them to develop the confidence and to learn the skills to become independent travellers.To support students to develop their confidence, communication and interpersonal skills, whilst facilitating young people’s own growth, inclusion and independence.To train young people to use public transport, covering topics such as travel skills, road safety and awareness, personal safety, route planning, money skills, appropriate behaviour and concept of time.To help young people with learning disabilities and autism to overcome barriers, inspiring and encouraging them to believe in their potential and to become more independent in their lives.You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain excelling working relationships with colleagues, students and stakeholders both internally and externally.If you feel you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required for this role, we look forward to receiving your application.Please see our Job Description, Person Specification, Conditions of Service and Applicant information for more information. Closing date: 08th May 2024Interview date: TBC

We are looking to appoint a Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Learning Support Assistant, to provide one to one support and care for children with complex needs, enabling them to attend nursery and build their independence. What’s it like being a SEND learning support assistant at Redcliffe Nursery School… “Being a support worker is a fast paced, varied and incredibly rewarding job and I love it. Spending time with a child one to one, learning about them, how they communicate and process things, earning their trust and then watching them as they learn, grow and interact with others is incredible. No day is ever the same and there are ups and down on the way, but in my opinion, there is nothing like it!” – Jessie, SEND learning support assistant at Redcliffe Nursery School. The ideal candidate will have some experience of working with children with complex SEND needs. Previous experience is desired, however not essential, as training will be provided. The successful candidates will be working alongside other SEND Learning Support Assistants and our as part of a supportive SEND team. We place high value on the training and skill development for all members of staff. Applicants will need to be enthusiastic, energetic and have the ability to implement consistent routines and boundaries. Be able to build positive relationships, working closely with staff and parents in order to share detailed information regarding the child’s nursery day. Being outdoors is strongly embedded in our ethos. You will need to be willing to spend time outdoors during children’s play and support the child with regular visits to Leigh Wood’s as part of our Forest Experience.Part time hours 8.45am - 3.15pm, over 3, 4 or 5 days will be considered.

Thank you for your interest in this key post as an LSA. We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with special educational needs, including those who have physical disabilities, autism, hearing and visual impairments, and social and emotional needs including challenging behaviour. Within our Learning Support Department, we have a team of LSAs, who are valued members of the school community and carry out vital roles. They are respected for the expertise they bring to their area of work. Our SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator) manages the LSA team, supported by two Deputy SENDCos (and another based in our Sixth Form) and a specialist teacher. The LSAs are expected to undertake a 30-minute duty during the school lunch break. These duties include working with students and lunchtime supervision in the Learning Support Base and wider school. Our ideal candidate will have good communication skills, be able to work under their own initiative and as part of a whole school team. We offer excellent professional development opportunities in the department and are fully committed to enabling new and existing staff to explore training courses for self-progression. We would particularly welcome applicants who have experience of supporting students with hearing impairment, social emotional and mental health needs, and learning difficulties. We are also keen to receive applications from creative, dynamic graduates who are keen to develop their skills in a school setting before pursuing a career in teaching. The post is 32 hours 30 minutes per week arranged over five days, Monday to Friday. You will be working term time only, plus 5 INSET days. The salary range is Bristol Grade 6 (BG6) £23,892 rising to £24,293 (2023-24 pay award pending) (Gross). These posts are fixed term initially until 31 August 2024; however, it is highly likely that the contract can be extended. Applications for a part time post will be considered, so please make the number of days/hours you would like to work clear in your application.St Mary Redcliffe and Temple is a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1700 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. 53% of students in the main school are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and 19% of students have been recorded as being entitled to Pupil Premium funding. We educate relatively high numbers of Children in Care. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students taken from our own school and from many other schools across the city.Our Christian ethos is at the centre of our distinctiveness and success. We believe that daily worship helps us get our priorities right. The School has a clearly identified set of values that are reflected in our pastoral and curriculum practice. The School is committed to developing students as whole people and lifelong learners. To facilitate this St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School has developed the Alive model, which seeks to develop competencies, values, and skills in our students to support their development as ‘fully alive’ learners.Our School is committed to safeguarding and further establishing a culture of safeguarding that protects and promotes the welfare of pupils that are in our care. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and all relevant checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place, which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.Please submit your fully completed application form to the email address in our covering letter. Please be aware that we will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this advert early. Please ensure that you complete all parts of the application form, including your personal details, so that we can contact you.When providing details of your referees you must include their e-mail address. References must span the last 5 years of employment history in accordance with KCSIE guidance. Please include a referee from your current post (headteacher/principal) if you work in an education setting. If you have worked in multiple settings in this 5-year period, you should include a referee from each setting.

Salary: £19,585.77 - £20,235.53 (38-week year)Contract: Various hoursLocation: College Green and South Bristol Skills Academy There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at City of Bristol College, a rapidly improving college, judged “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023. With recent investments in our already outstanding teaching facilities, the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students.We have an exciting new opportunity for enthusiastic and proactive Learning Assistants to join our team.Our Benefits:A generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays and 10 closure days which fall over Christmas to spend time with friends and families.Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 17.3 %Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on siteFamily-friendly policies including flexible working, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, parental leave and job shareExcellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectoriesCycle to work schemeA variety of online shopping discounts and offers and cash health planPlus a supportive package to ensure continuous professional development.About the role:We have several Learning Assistant positions available across two of our college campuses, with part-time and full-time roles available (up to 37 hours per week). Successful candidates will be committed to and passionate about delivering an effective, high quality additional learning support service. Knowledge of Additional Support services, including Education, Health and Care plans is positively received, although a commitment to personal and professional learning is most important, so do apply if you are yet to learn about this fully. You will join a committed team, who work closely with students and other college staff, to reduce barriers to learning and increase opportunities towards improved outcomes.It is desirable that you are qualified to L3 in your general education, or working towards this. However, we welcome applications from people with experience in a variety of areas, including youth work, mental health, learning disabilities and other support roles. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain excelling working relationships with colleagues, students and stakeholders both internally and externally.About us:At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level. We provide education and training to approximately 12,000 students each year. The College is made up of five centres across Bristol and each centre offers excellent, well-equipped, purpose-built facilities. In addition, we have a wide range of community partners allowing us to offer courses in venues across the city. More information about the College can be found on our website. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are also committed to becoming a Trauma informed setting. We recognise that some of our students have experienced adversity and Trauma and that for some, these experiences may be an ongoing part of everyday life. With this awareness a Trauma Informed approach is embedded in how we work in all departments across the college and this is enhanced by regular staff training and support.
Closing date: Sunday 7th January 2024 (midnight)Interview date: TBC