Learning Support Assistant (Level 1)

Ryburn Valley High School; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Staff development

Eye Care

Annual Flu Vaccines

Free Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Ryburn Valley High School is seeking a dedicated individual to provide 1:1 support for a child/children with additional needs, helping them access learning and support their social and emotional development.

You will work as part of a friendly, collaborative SEND team with guidance from the SENDCO and Assistant SENDSO, and benefit from development opportunities and a supportive culture within the school and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child/children diagnosed with additional needs who require individual support to access learning.
• Responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning.

Job description

Salary: Band C (NJC points 4-6) Actual Salary:£17,387 - £17,943 per annum *Pending April pay review.Contract Terms: Permanent, term-time only plus 2 days.
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm.
Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 at 9.00am.
Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows.

We reserve the right to close thisvacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, ifyou are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Areyou passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providing excellentcare and educational support to students with additional needs? Do yourecognize yourself as having strong communication skills, patience andunderstanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstandingoutcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this soundslike you, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you get in return?

Thisis a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate and friendly teamunder the direction and with the support of the SENDCO and Assistant SENDSO.You will also benefit from fantastic support and development opportunities toenable you to do what you do best at this wonderful school. At Ryburn Valley HighSchool, you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference tothe lives of our children.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Toprovide dedicated 1:1 support for a child / children diagnosed withadditional needs who require individual support to support access tolearning, as well as being able to nurture the child’s social andemotional needs.
• Responsiblefor some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enableaccess to learning.

Inaddition to the above, we’re looking for someone who is self-driven and wantsto deliver the best service. It’s important that you can demonstrate asolution’s focused attitude, maintaining a positive outlook and work well in ateam.

Whatyou’ll get in return?

You’llbe joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – withnumerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

Inaddition to 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 of ourstudents.
• 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.
• YourCare Wellbeing & 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 which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

Read our Job Pack below 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.