Required for September 2026

Learning Support Assistant - Speech and Language SEND support 

OCL/NJC Scale Point 04 (Bristol Grade 5) + Local Government Pension Scheme 

Salary SCP04 - 08 £25, 878 – £26,824 Full Time Equivalent,

Fixed term for 1 year

22 hours per week (M-Th 11am - 3.30pm and F 11.30am - 3pm), Term time only including INSET Days

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and reach their full potential? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, feel included, and enjoy learning? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Oasis Academy Long Cross is seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team for 22 hours per week. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting them to access learning and flourish within their mainstream classroom environment.

About the role

Working closely with teachers, SEND professionals, and other support staff, you will play a key role in helping pupils develop their speech, language and communication, engage successfully with their learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual goals. You will provide tailored support that enables children to participate fully in school life while fostering independence and resilience.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people.

Is patient, nurturing, and positive in their approach.

Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

Is committed to inclusive education and helping every child succeed.

Works effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative.

Has experience of supporting children with SEND (desirable but not essential).

In return, we offer:

The opportunity to work within a welcoming and supportive school community.

A dedicated and experienced team committed to inclusion and excellence.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

The chance to make a lasting impact on children's educational journeys.

A school that lives out the Oasis ethos of inclusion, hope, and community.

At Oasis Academy Long Cross, we are proud of our caring and inclusive environment where every child is valued, celebrated, and supported to achieve their very best. If you share our commitment to ensuring that all children can access a high-quality education, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Join us and help make a difference every day.

Candidates will be expected to have at least an NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or be working towards this and experience of working with children in either a mainstream or special school provision.

The closing date is 12pm Friday 17th July , interview date Tuesday 21st July.

Oasis Academy Long Cross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and fully supportive references.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.