An exciting opportunity to work at an OFSTED Outstanding Special School.We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (BG9) and Learning Support Assistant (BG*) (1 day HLTA, 4 days LSA) initially on our Juniors site, however the successful applicant can be moved to work at any of our sites. Briarwood has a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents/carers who are proud to support 167 children and young people aged 3 to 19 years and are passionate about their progress, happiness and care.You will be required to work with a range of pupils whom have severe and profound learning difficulties. A large number of our pupils have challenging behaviours and are within the Autistic Spectrum. Candidates must bring energy, confidence and enthusiasm with a commitment to inclusion. We will provide a planned induction within a large, strong and supportive LSA and teaching team. Under the guidance of the teaching staff, you will provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children to achieve defined progression targets. Experience and knowledge in working with children within a special needs setting is desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school in a period of rapid development. The roles are permanent post, 6.5 hours per day, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, 8.45am to 3.45pm. Term time only, working 39 weeks (including 5 inset days), 13 weeks school holidays of which 6.6 weeks paid as annual leave. No entitlement to annual leave during term. Salary dependent on continuous service with Bristol City Council.NB: We are unable to sponsor visas for this role as it does not meet the required criteria for sponsorship Closing Date: 12th January 2025 @11.59pm
Interviews will take place as and when suitable candidates apply. Early applications are encouraged as we may withdrew the vacancy if the right candidate is found.Start Date: As soon as possible, dependent on notice period and DBS clearance and checksBriarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance (this will be carried out by the school if you are successful).