Learning Support Assistant (Level 1)

The Brooksbank School; Elland; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Cycle to Work

Eye Care

Annual Flu Vaccines

West Yorkshire Pension Fund enrolment

Staff development

Wellbeing Platform

Job summary

The Brooksbank School is offering a fixed-term post ending 31 August 2027 for an enthusiastic SEND support role. The position is term-time only plus 2 days, 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary is Band C (NJC points 4-6) £15,938–£16,447, with potential pay award pending.

We seek someone with strong communication, patience and teamwork to provide dedicated 1:1 support for students with additional needs and assist in learning activities. Closing date is 4 September 2026 at 9.00am.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, patience and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child/children diagnosed with additional needs to enable access to learning and nurture social and emotional needs.
• Be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Team player

Job description

Salary: Band C (NJCpoints 4-6) Actual Salary: £15,938 - £16,447**pending pay award.

Contract Terms: Fixed term until 31st August 2027.Term-time only plus 2 days.

Hours: 27 hours 30minutes per week, Monday to Friday.

Closing Date: Friday 4th September2026 at 9.00am.

Start Date: As soon as yournotice allows.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receivesufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, pleasesubmit your application as early as possible.

Are you passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providingexcellent care and educational support to students with additional needs? Do you recognize yourself as having strongcommunication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happyschool? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work aspart of a passionate and friendly team under the direction and with the supportof the SENDCO and Assistant SENDSO. Youwill also benefit from fantastic support and development opportunities toenable you to do what you do best at this wonderful school. At The Brooksbank School, you'll find astrong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of ourchildren.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• To provide dedicated1:1 support for a child / children diagnosed with additional needs who requireindividual support to support access to learning, as well as being able tonurture the child’s social and emotional needs.
• Responsiblefor some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable accessto learning.

In addition to the above,we're looking for someone who is self-driven and wants to deliver the bestservice. It's important that you can demonstrate a solution’s focused attitude,maintaining a positive outlook and work well in a team.

Whatyou’ll get in return?

You'll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first - withnumerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In additionto this you will benefit from:

• Automaticenrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• ASupportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staffdevelopment through proactive personal and professionaldevelopment.
• Workingas part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.
• Free Parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestylebenefits & discounts.

Diverseperspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcomeapplications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience andskills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in whichyou could really make a difference, then we'd love to hear from you.

Read our Job Pack for further information.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

Weare committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Allstaff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports thiscommitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence toapply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activityrelevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertakean online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Educationand Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.