Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bradford. You will work with teachers to provide high-quality support, helping pupils reach their potential in a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role involves 30 hours per week, permanent term-time work beginning September 2026. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required to start. The position offers a supportive team and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patient, caring and flexible approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Encourage pupils' independence, confidence and social development.
• Support children with additional learning needs and help them access the curriculum.
• Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (≥C/4)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our welcoming primary school in Bradford. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to provide high-quality support for pupils, helping them to achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and learning activities.
• Encourage pupils' independence, confidence and social development.
• Support children with additional learning needs and help them access the curriculum.
• Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and flexible approach.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for all pupils.
• The chance to make a real difference in children's lives.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for this post.
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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