Learning Support Assistant

Department of Human Resources; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenhill Primary is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 staff member to support pupils with complex needs and assist in raising educational standards. This full-time role offers career development opportunities and the chance to work in a diverse and supportive environment.

Benefits

Career and professional development through CPD

Supportive colleagues committed to improvement

Friendly and enthusiastic children eager to learn

Qualifications

• Trained to deliver First Aid across the whole school.
• Experience supporting pupils, including those with complex SEND.
• Enthusiastic and high expectations for children's achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support for pupils.
• Actively support the ethos and policies of the school.
• Supervise covers across the school.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

Band 5 (SCP 4 - 6 depending on experience)

Band 5 (SCP 4 - 6 depending on experience)

Full time, Fixed term (to August 2026)

To commence September 2025

Brackenhill Primary is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to join our motivated and highly professional team.

Vacancy Information

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high quality support for pupils, including those with complex SEND
• Actively support the ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• Be enthusiastic and flexible
• Be creative and able to motivate all children
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Provide cover supervision across the whole school
• Be trained to deliver First Aid across the whole school

We can offer you:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• Hardworking, supportive and welcoming colleagues who are committed to school improvement
• The chance to further your career and professional development through wide ranging CPD
• A school that is proud of the diverse community, which it serves
• The opportunity to work with us to raise the quality of our teaching from good to outstanding

Visits prior to applying are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01274 578286 to arrange a visit.

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check. Short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.