Job Description

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SGS The Pegasus School

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Discover the benefits of joining SGS Academy Trust

Join South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust and be part of educating the workforce of the future, whilst receiving training and development to support your transition into an exciting new career.

We're really keen to hear from enthusiastic, committed potential employees of the future. For our part, we will provide you with a rewarding career and the development and support you need to make this transition successful.

You will become part of the SGS family, which includes other schools within the Trust and SGS College.

Many valuable staff benefits. Including:

Free Parking Cycle to work scheme Discounted shopping benefits Excellent Pension Schemes: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for Corporate staff and Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for academic staff Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources via SGS College's occupational health portal.

What support is available to me?

You will be invited to attend our comprehensive induction programme and get up to date with all statutory and mandatory training. You will be entitled to a selection of training and development opportunities to support your professional and personal development.

We're hiring Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting young people with autism in a truly innovative, nurturing environment.

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Location:

SGS Pegasus School.

Full Time Equivalent Salary:

SCP 5-8.

FTE Salary:

Between 25,583 and 26,824, per annum, Pro rata'd for term time only and working hours per week. (Salary is dependent on level of qualification and experience. Term Time Only Contracts will occur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September).

Contract Types:

We have multiple positions in for this role available. Permanent, full time and part time. All positions are term time only.

Hours:

8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am - 4.00pm on Friday.



SGS Academy Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, which was formed in response to the request of the Regional Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter in November 2014.



South Gloucestershire and Stroud College sponsor the Trust, and their size and range of expertise forms the basis of the support for schools within the Trust.

There are three schools within the Trust:

SGS Forest High School

is situated in Cinderford, Forest of Dean. Forest High School has engaged with some of the best learning providers in the county to establish a rich, extensive curriculum and to support classroom teaching. The School is small, intimate and student focused.

SGS Pegasus School

opened in September 2017 providing a genuinely innovative school for children and young people with autism. It is located in Patchway, South Gloucestershire. The School provides a personalised, multi-disciplinary and evidence-based approach to support young people to learn and thrive.

SGS Berkeley Green UTC

opened in September 2017. As the first University Technical College (UTC) in Gloucestershire, Berkeley Green aspires to combine outstanding academic and technical education.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

See job description and person specification

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

See job description and person specification

Why choose SGS Academy Trust?

You will become part of the wider SGS family supporting you with your professional development. SGSAT staff enjoy access to the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, discounted shopping benefits, and access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.



It is important that you read our safeguarding policy and recruitment of ex offenders policy (shown below) before submitting your application.

Closing Date:

Friday 26th September 2025

Expected Interview Date:

w/c Monday 29th September 2025

Date Posted:

16/09/2025

Deadline for applications:

26/09/2025

Location:

SGS Pegasus School, Hempton Ln, Almondsbury, Patchway, Bristol BS32 4AJ