Learning Support Assistant (Resource Base)

About Compass Point Primary School

Compass Point Primary is a Good School in the heart of Bedminster, home to a thriving, diverse and vibrant community; known for its street art, festivals and music. Our children are ready to learn, respect their classmates and those about them and are safe and cared for. Children make good choices, firm friendships and are generally happy about the school. The culture around the school feels warm and caring. Together, our children progress through life, inspired by our School motto, 'Aspire, Believe, Achieve'.

In return, we offer a progressive curriculum, that allows children to build on their previous learning, as they move through school. It is purposeful, relevant and focused, providing the knowledge and understanding for our children to progress and succeed in the world today. We also offer an alternative and personalised provision, for children in our KS1 & KS2 Resource Base.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

We are looking for a friendly, positive person with a can-do attitude who is interested in working with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Some experience of working with children is essential but we will provide formal and informal training and development opportunities to give you the skills needed for this role and to support your career progression.

The post is offered on a fixed term basis for one year with the possibility of being made permanent for the right candidate subject to funding.

The successful candidate will

• be interested in working with children with SEN and/or Autism
• be keen to learn and willing to act on feedback
• enjoy working as part of a hard-working, committed team
• demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
• inspire, motivate and encourage children
• use initiative and be self-motivated

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Eager and motivated students

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced Gym Membership

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests & Annual Flu Vaccination

Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via My New Term. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using [email removed] and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to find out more about working at Compass Point Primary School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Compass Point Primary School - Careers