Hempton Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJ
Pay
Meets national minimum wage
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Disability Confident
No
Closing Date
13/07/2026
About this job
SGS Pegasus School is an innovative specialist school for children and young people with autism aged 4-19. We help young people build confidence, independence and a love of learning. We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Connect team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with autism and associated needs.
Required qualifications & experience
- Patient, nurturing and passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
- Experience supporting children or young people with autism and associated needs.
- Experience working within an EYFS environment or EYFS approach to learning.
- Understanding of social inclusion and personalised learning.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Effective behaviour management skills using relational approaches.
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) across a range of subjects.
- A child-centred and empathetic approach.
Desirable qualifications & experience
- A Level 3 or SEND-related qualification.
- Experience supporting intimate care.
- Experience developing links within the wider community.
- Knowledge of partnership working.
- Commitment to continued professional development.
Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils throughout the school day in class, small groups and 1:1 sessions.
- Helping children engage with learning through play-based and personalised approaches.
- Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development.
- Building warm, trusting and positive relationships with pupils.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
- Encouraging independence, confidence and life skills.
- Supporting pupils during transitions, routines and enrichment activities.
- Promoting positive behaviour through relational approaches.
- Supporting pupils with personal and intimate care where required.
- Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Benefits
- A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting.
- Comprehensive induction and support.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- The chance to work alongside experienced SEND professionals.
- A warm and collaborative team culture.
- Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day.
- Access to health and wellbeing support services.
Salary and Working Hours
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583–£27,254 per annum. Actual salary for term-time only working is £22,201–£23,651 per annum (pay award pending). Plus, generous pension and sick pay scheme.
Working hours: 37 hours per week; Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Thursday and Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Permanent, term-time only.
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