Bristol Grammar School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Teacher from September 2026. This is a permanent, full-time position.
Central to our mission at Bristol Grammar School is ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. Our Learning Support team is at the heart of this, working closely with pupils to maximise their learning through tailored support. The Learning Support Teacher plays a key role in providing specialist intervention, particularly in English, essay writing and numeracy, while also supporting pupils with SEND and EAL needs.
Working collaboratively within the Learning Support team and across the school, they help to ensure that the right support, interventions, and adjustments are in place for each pupil. This includes contributing to adaptive teaching approaches, conducting screening assessments, analysing data, and liaising with staff and parents to monitor and enhance pupil progress. Additionally, they support transition planning, manage key learning support spaces, and provide guidance on assistive technology and future pathways, helping every pupil thrive.
Please note the interview day for this role have been scheduled for 01 April 2026.
Please check the Job Description for more details.
ABOUT BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL (BGS)
BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.
SCHOOL MISSION
To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.
We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.
SAFEGUARDING
Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private and confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.