Learning Support Assistant

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

N6 - N13 Before Sept ‘26 uplift FTE £25,989 - £29,064 Actual £24,622 - £27,535

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Opportunity

We are looking for an inspiring LSA to provide outstanding learning support to individual students from September 2026. 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. You will need to have great people skills and deeply care for all young people.

What the school offers its staff

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

We can offer you

• 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 Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.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.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

LSA Job Description and Person Specification June 26.docx.pdf - 208 KB (opens in new tab)Amplify Education Recruitment Pack March 2026.pdf - 601 KB (opens in new tab)