Learning Support Assistant

Lightcliffe C of E Primary School; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts/offers

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Lightcliffe CE Primary School in Calderdale is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team on a permanent basis. The role is 25 hours per week, term-time only, with actual salary from £15,203 to £15,444 depending on hours.

We offer a welcoming Christian ethos, access to a generous pension scheme, staff discounts, and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme. Abbey MAT supports a collaborative, caring school community.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and enthuse students to reach their potential.
• Support children across all areas of school life.
• Develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the school.
• Support the Trust’s Christian ethos and values.

Job description

Lightcliffe CE Primary School has been at the heart of the local community for over 150 years and has a strong reputation in the area. Our strapline ‘Inspiring and flourishing together ” is at the core of our school vision and ensures that staff, pupils, parents, governors and the wider community work together in partnership.

‘Lightcliffe Church of England Primary School has a calm atmosphere with a culture of mutual respect between adults and pupils. Pupils show positive attitudes to learning and are courteous, polite, respectful and curious.’ Ofsted 2026

We are expanding our Support team and are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant working 25 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only. Further information available by contacting Helen Bell on [e-mail].

• Contract type: Permanent
• FTE salary: B2 points 6 - 7, £26,847.00 to £27,274.00
• Actual salary: £15,203.00 to £15,444.00 based on 25 hours per week
• Working hours: 25 per week, Monday to Friday term time only.
• Location: Lightcliffe CE Primary School

We are looking for a dedicated individual who:

• Is highly motivated and hard-working with the capacity to contribute to the on-going development of the school
• Is passionate about the development of the whole child and will encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
• Will encourage and support children in all areas of school life
• Will develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is passionate about education and learning

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hardworking individual
• Willing to work flexibly
• Someone who will support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, dental care
• Membership of an excellent pension scheme
• Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

The closing date for these vacancies is 9.00am on 09 October 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.