Learning Support Assistant

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Bessacarr Primary School in Doncaster is seeking a conscientious Teaching Assistant with Special Educational Needs experience to support a pupil 1:1 and assist with classroom tasks. The role is part-time, 16.25 hours per week, within Empowering Minds MAT, with a start date of 9 November 2026.

The contract is temporary until 31st August 2027 with potential to become permanent. DBS checks will be required, and duties include small group work, interventions and support for the class Teacher.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting is essential.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Ability to use initiative and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with staff, pupils and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs.
• Assist with general teaching assistant duties in the classroom.
• Work with small groups and carry out interventions.
• Support the class teacher in delivering inclusion across activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Flexibility / independent work

Education

GCSE English and Maths C or above

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Learning Support Assistant

Job details

Salary Grade 5 £26,016 - £26,847 pro rata

Contractual hours 16.25

Basis Part time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted 30/09/2026

Job reference REQ24099

Attachments
Candidate Spec.docx
Application Form.docx
Roles and Responsibilities.docx

Job description

Bessacarr Primary School - Empowering Minds MAT

Ellers Avenue

Doncaster

DN4 7DT

Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2027 but potential to be made permanent

Hours: 16.25 hours per week

Start Date: 9th November 2026

We are a family of schools which values and embraces diversity and uniqueness across our trust and in our communities. We empower our children, staff, and wider communities to be ambitious and be the very best that they can be, in order to have the confidence to achieve their chosen place in society. We will achieve this through strong relationships, resilience, support, challenge, motivation and positivity. We aim to provide strong, ambitious and inspirational leadership in every school so that every pupil and every member of staff is encouraged to achieve more than they thought possible. Our learning evolves and adapts, moving toward our vision of aspiration.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome of applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.

We are seeking

Bessacarr Primary School is seeking to appoint a conscientious, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, with Special Educational Needs experience. This role involves supporting a pupil with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 basis to help the child achieve the best learning results and facilitate full inclusion in the school curriculum and activities. The role will also include general TA work within a classroom for part of the day including working with small groups, interventions and other support for the class Teacher.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Have experience of working in a Primary School
• Have a good level of general education – English and Maths at GCSE C or above (or equivalent) is essential
• Be able to use their initiative to work independently and flexibly
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, pupils and parents

It would be desirable for the candidate to:

• Have experience supporting a child / children with additional needs
• Have a background knowledge and experience in the SEN education or Healthcare sector

Bessacarr Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and where appropriate the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record bureau check via the DBS.

Visits to the school are welcomed; please contact the school to make an appointment.

Closing date: Friday 9 th October 2026

Interviews: w/c 13th October 2026

For more information please contact : [e-mail]

Assistant Head – Bessacarr Primary School

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU