Learning Support Assistant

Ireland Wood Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Ireland Wood Primary School seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a caring environment. The role focuses on promoting educational outcomes and self-esteem among children, particularly those with complex needs. Applicants should be enthusiastic about fostering relationships and committed to safeguarding.

Benefits

Opportunity for training and personal development

Term-time only working

Working with enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring individual for relationship building with children.
• Committed to understanding specific needs of children with SEMH needs.
• Experience or willingness to work with children with autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1:1 basis in Early Years to KS2.
• Assist children with complex physical and medical needs.
• Help improve educational outcomes and self-esteem.

Skills

Supporting SEND children

Child relationship development

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant

Salary: A1/B1 (£23,656 – 25,183) pro rata - Actual Salary Term Time Only £15,405

Hours: 28.75 - term time only

Contract: Permanent

We are proud of the support we give to our SEND children and the progress they make.

That is why we are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work from Early Years to KS2 to support, on a 1:1 basis with a variety of children including pupils with complex physical and medical needs or SEMH needs which may include working with a child with autism.

Ireland Wood Primary School is a happy, caring school with a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. There is a highly professional, hardworking and dedicated staff team and supportive Governors. We value our family ethos and 'can do' attitude that enables our pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and caring individual who is able to develop a supportive relationship with children for the purpose of improving educational outcomes, self-esteem, resilience and aspiration. They should be fully committed to all aspects of safeguarding and willing to learn about the specific needs of the child they are working with.

In return we can offer:

•A chance to work with fantastic, enthusiastic children who want the best start in life

• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do

• A school that values your training and personal development

For an insight into the school, please check out our school website for further information.

Advert closing date: Friday 20th June 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Ireland Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Learning Support Assistant

Salary: A1/B1 (£23,656 – 25,183) pro rata - Actual Salary Term Time Only £15,405

Hours: 28.75 - term time only

Contract: Permanent

We are proud of the support we give to our SEND children and the progress they make.

That is why we are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work from Early Years to KS2 to support, on a 1:1 basis with a variety of children including pupils with complex physical and medical needs or SEMH needs which may include working with a child with autism.

Ireland Wood Primary School is a happy, caring school with a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. There is a highly professional, hardworking and dedicated staff team and supportive Governors. We value our family ethos and 'can do' attitude that enables our pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and caring individual who is able to develop a supportive relationship with children for the purpose of improving educational outcomes, self-esteem, resilience and aspiration. They should be fully committed to all aspects of safeguarding and willing to learn about the specific needs of the child they are working with.

In return we can offer:

•A chance to work with fantastic, enthusiastic children who want the best start in life

• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do

• A school that values your training and personal development

• Term-time working plus regular training

For an insight into the school, please check out our school website for further information.

Advert closing date: Friday 20th June 2025

Interviews: w/c 23rd June 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Ireland Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.