Learning Support Assistant

Doncaster City Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team in Conisbrough, Doncaster. We require a 30-hour per week role on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027, with term-time plus 2 days. Salary is £17,431.76 pro rata, with start date as soon as possible.

Applications from SEND/Early Years backgrounds are welcome. The successful candidate will work with teachers to raise attainment, promote independence and inclusion, and support pupils in

Qualifications

• Can work with class teachers to raise progress and attainment.
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Able to work within classes, one-to-one and with small groups of children.
• Experience in education; Early Years experience preferred.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare or TA; commitment to Level 3 if not attained.

Responsibilities

• Can work with class teachers to raise progress and attainment.
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Is able to work within classes, one to one and with small groups of children.
• Has previous experience of working in education, early years is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare or Teaching Assistant and a commitment to study level 3 if not already attained.

Skills

Work with teachers

Inclusion & independence

One-to-one support

BSL skills

SEND experience

Education

Level 2 Childcare/Teaching Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy

Job details

Salary £17,431.76 pro rata

Contractual hours 30

Basis Part time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted 09/09/2026

Job reference REQ23913

Attachments

• LSA Job Description-Spec September 2026.pdf
• Privacy notice-job applicants 2026 - 2028.doc
• Support staff Job Application form 2026 - 2027.doc

Job description

Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy

Old Road

Conisbrough

Doncaster

DN12 3LT

Grade: Grade 5, Scale Point 4

Weeks Paid: Term Time + 2 Days

Hours: 30 Hours per Week

Days and Times: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 15:30 (1 Hour Unpaid Lunch per Day)

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31.08.2027

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reporting to: Class Teacher and SENCO

Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant.

Here at Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy, we strive to make our school a place where children are happy and where they have fun. Ivanhoe is a school where children feel safe and cared form and where great teaching inspires children to reach their potential and achieve their ambitions. In this place, imagination will be as important as knowledge; children will enjoy a creative, enriching curriculum with school trips they will never forget. No child can learn and attain academic excellence unless they love their school; we will do all that is possible to help each of our children to believe, to achieve and to succeed.

We are a single academy trust with almost 400 pupils on role and have recently opened a new SEMH Hub as part of the school. Our parents and families actively support their children and engage in many aspects of school life, including the wider community events, in which we excel.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in SEND, Early Years and Supporting Teaching & Learning with a high level of BSL skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can work with class teachers to raise the progress and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Is able to work within classes, one to one and with small groups of children
• Has previous experience of working in education, early years is preferred but not essential
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare or Teaching Assistant and a commitment to study level 3 if not already attained

We can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly school
• The opportunity to work with dedicated and experienced staff in a positive supportive environment
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to work with our fantastic children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and show respect and care for others
• Enthusiastic and caring children who are keen to learn and parents who show a keen interest in school life

Closing date for the post is 18th September 2026

Interviews will be held Week Commencing 21st September 2026

Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Further information can be found in our safeguarding policy on our website.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an online search.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.

Address

Civic Office

Waterdale

Doncaster

DN1 3BU