Learning Support Assistant
Hours: Full time 32.5 hours/week, term time only, plus INSET days
Contract: 1 Year Fixed-Term
Salary: JG4 £27,274 to £29,071 per annum
Actual salary: £20,950 - £22,331 per annum
Ravenswood is a special school for young people with Special Educational Needs, based in Nailsea. We are a thriving school with a dedicated staff team who work hard to ensure our pupils are supported to achieve their full potential. Community values and partnership are at the heart of what we do and we are all immensely proud to be part of this successful school.
We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants who will join our expanding team. Staff may work across the school within our primary department, secondary department or Post 16, which cater for pupils who are working at early pre-key stage standards through to those working at Entry Levels and GCSE.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated staff who have an outstanding track record and are ready for an exciting new challenge. We are a strong learning community that strives to make what we offer to our staff, pupils and families the best it can be. If you share these values, then we want you to join our team!
The successful candidates will make an important contribution to the school ethos. Their role will include supporting pupils on a daily basis, supporting small learning groups, working with staff to ensure an inclusive approach and working collaboratively to support the learning needs of pupils.
The successful candidate will have:
• Some experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
• Ability to communicate well with pupils, teachers and adults.
Ravenswood School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media checks and satisfactory references.
Further details are available via the links below. To apply for this position please use the Support Staff application form (see links below). If you require further information, please contact Mark Senior.
Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026
Interview Date: W/C Monday 12th October 2026
Start Date: November 2026
How do I apply for a voluntary or paid position?
You can use any of these three methods:
1. Complete an application by hand (either the word or the pdf version below) and return it to Ravenswood School.
or
2. Complete the Word version of the application form electronically and email it as an attachment to:
or
3. Apply through our school careers website on TES: www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1001463
CVs are not accepted.
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