Learning Support Assistant

Star Academies; Bradford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Generous holiday

Job summary

Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy is seeking a dedicated support colleague to help pupils in a disadvantaged community flourish. You will tailor interactions, support learning, and work closely with teachers to create an outstanding learning environment.

The role requires NVQ2 (or equivalent) with practical experience and the ability to engage one-to-one, small groups, and whole classes within the National Curriculum framework.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) relevant to working within education.
• Practical experience of working with children within an educational setting.
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• The ability to work one to one, in small groups and with whole classes.
• The ability to contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation of lessons.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils, helping to improve their learning.
• Support learning and teaching across classes, groups and individuals.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and the Star community.

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Experience with children

National Curriculum knowledge

One-to-one support

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy

Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy is a primary school, with a nursery, for 3 to 11 year olds in Bradford. We joined Star Academies in 2018 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

The school was rated ‘good’ overall, with ‘outstanding’ judgements in two of the five areas of the inspection framework during its inspection in September 2022.

We are an ambitious school with high expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) relevant to working within education.
• Practical experience of working with children within an educational setting.
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• The ability to work one to one, in small groups and with whole classes.
• The ability to contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation of lessons

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

• We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

Please call us on 01274 665812 for an informal and confidential discussion about the role.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: Monday, 19 October 2026.

Proposed Fixed Term Contract End Date: 31 August 2027.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy, please ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.