Learning Support Assistant

Ashlands Primary School; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashlands Primary School in Ilkley is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community.

The successful candidate will work with our Early Years Team across nursery and reception to support all children, promote independence and inclusion, and assist with SEN needs under class teachers' supervision. This fixed-term post starts September 2026 and runs to July 2027 with a view to becoming permanent for a strong applicant.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school children (EYFS) desirable.
• Ability to support children individually or in groups.
• A good level of literacy and numeracy desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the Early Years Team across nursery and reception.
• Promote independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Provide support to pupils individually or in groups under teacher supervision.
• Be flexible to work across key stage as required.
• Support children with SEN needs.
• Contribute to consistent routines and effective communication.
• Be patient, caring and a good communicator; take initiative.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Job description

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant and welcoming primary school community in Ilkley.

The successful candidate will :

• work within our Early Years Team, across nursery and reception to support all children to achieve well
• be a team player with a strong work ethic
• promote pupils' independence, self esteem and social inclusion
• give support to pupils individually or in groups under the supervision of the class teachers
• be flexible and willing to work across the key stage as required
• enjoy working and supporting children with SEN needs
• be consistent and understand routines
• be patient, caring and a good communicator
• be resourceful and able to take initiative
• A good level of literacy and numeracy are desirable for this post.

Required to start September 2026 this post is fixed term in the first instance until July 2027 with a view to becoming permanent for a strong applicant.