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Speech and Language Assistant (Lead Learning Support Assistant) - speech-and-language-assistant-

Bristol

Job role

• Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

SCP 22 - 26 Before Sept ‘25 uplift FTE £28,317 - £31,389 Actual £24,831 - £27,525

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Speech and Language Assistant to provide outstanding support to individual students from September 2025. This is a key role for the Academy in fulfilling its commitment to develop “the heart” of the school. You will be ensuring that every child achieves their absolute best by working closely with young people who have special educational needs, or other barriers to learning, and provide support for their academic achievement, under the direction of the SENDCo.

About You

You are likely to have gained experience in working with young people in a school setting and have a track record of impact through your career or personal experience. You will be able to bring to us a drive and determination to ensure that every student receives the support they need to be the best version of themselves.

If you join us, you will benefit from:

• Trinity is a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management and ‘Outstanding‘ Personal Development’ (Ofsted Jan 2024)

• “This is an ambitious school that wants the very best for its pupils, both academically and pastorally”.

• “The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils”

• “Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. The school is calm and orderly because pupils understand the rules and routines in place.”

• The progress of our students is significantly above the national average (P8 +0.53)

• We believe in our leaders - we do not micro manage

• We develop our people

• We have hardworking staff and students who want to do well

• We ensure consistent behaviour and expectations allow you to focus on the craft and science of teaching

• Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co-planning

• Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team

• Hardworking staff and students who want to do well

• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

About Us

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. If you’re looking for a Trust that values creativity, growth, and meaningful learning, CST could be the perfect place for you.

We invite you to join our team at Trinity Academy. Trinity is a highly oversubscribed free school that opened in 2019. We are a values based community that focuses on the learning of all students and staff, that cares deeply for our young people and each other and that is committed to co-curricular enrichment. Our stated goal is to be a +1 school for progress and as such, we are looking for an exceptional leader and teacher to join us in our mission.

Please look at the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

What the school offers its staff

• Continuing Professional and Leadership development

• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas

• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers

• Onsite parking or easy access via public transport or onsite parking.

• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies

• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the LGPS Avon Pension Fund.

• Considerable opportunity for career development both within the school and across the Cathedral Schools Trust.

• A commitment to your professional development. As a growing school there is considerable opportunity for career development both within the school and across the Cathedral Schools Trust.

Further details about the role

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CST Recruitment information pack - July 2024 (lowres) (3) (1).pdf - 234 KB (opens in new tab)SLCN Assistant Job Description and Person Specification May 25.docx (1).pdf - 255 KB (opens in new tab)

Closing date for applications: 09-07-2025

Salary: SCP 22 - 26 Before Sept ‘25 uplift FTE £28,317 - £31,389 Actual £24,831 - £27,525

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