Learning Support Assistant

Alwoodley Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Strong leadership

Diverse pupils

Well-resourced learning environment

Job summary

Alwoodley Primary School in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support pupils under the guidance of the class teacher and other professionals.

You will help learners access learning, support social and emotional wellbeing, and collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive classroom environment. The role requires flexibility, rapport-building, and a commitment to pupils’ progress, including experience with pupils who have diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs is beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and other professionals.
• Flexible and adaptable to pupils' needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class to access learning and participate.
• Assist with social and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and deliver activities.
• Be flexible and able to cover across year groups as needed.

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Learning Support Assistant.

Alwoodley School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will be required to support, under the direction of the, class teacher and other professionals, the education and social and emotional wellbeing of children in the class. Experience of supporting children with additional needs would be beneficial. Your role will be to help pupils to thrive and overcome barriers to learning. You will aim to encourage and enthuse the pupils to participate in all school activities to their best abilities so they can learn effectively. An important part of your job will be to collaborate with other teaching professionals in school, so it is important that you are able to work well with other people. We are looking for someone who is keen to make a difference to pupils and the community. It would be helpful if you have a natural ability in building rapport with pupils. As a Learning Support Assistant in our school, you will be expected to support all pupils across the school as and when needed therefore the ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs to the school and its pupils is a priority.

We will offer you:

• A commitment to you and your professional development.
• Strong, supportive leadership and committed staff.
• Eager, enthusiastic and well-motivated children from diverse backgrounds.
• An active and supportive governing body.
• A well-maintained school building, along with an extensive and well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Closing date: 8th January 2026 at midday.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, Occupational Health assessment (via completion of health questionnaire if successful) and satisfactory references.

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