Learning Support Assistant Level 1

Teaching Vacancies; Elland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Elland is seeking a passionate individual to provide tailored support for students with additional needs. The role involves working closely with teachers to enhance student engagement and emotional well-being in a safe environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate resilience, excellent communication, and a commitment to safeguarding practices. This permanent position offers a structured schedule during term time, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Staff development through appraisal and CPD

Free Parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional holidays linked to service

Eye Care

Annual Flu Vaccines

Your Care Wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to develop tailored strategies for individual students.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support for students.
• Assist in adapting resources for varied learning needs.
• Collaborate with staff and external professionals for holistic support.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Salary: Band C (NJC points 4-6) Actual Salary: £15,938 - £16,447

Contract Terms: Permanent, Term-time Only plus 2 days

Hours: 27.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 2.30pm

Closing Date: Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 9am

Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows

The provision’s base is at Ryburn Valley High School

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and prepare for successful reintegration into mainstream education? Do you have the patience, resilience, adaptability, and strong communication skills to build positive relationships and support emotional wellbeing? Can you thrive in a structured, specialist setting where teamwork and relational practice are key to success?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs, ensuring access to learning and nurturing social and emotional development.
• Supporting teaching and learning under the guidance of the AP Manager and classroom teacher.
• Assisting with adapted resources and personalised strategies to meet individual needs.
• Promoting inclusion, resilience, and independence in a safe and structured environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to deliver holistic support.

What you’ll get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the Alternative Provision Manager. You will also benefit from fantastic support and development opportunities to enable you to do what you do best at this wonderful school. At RISE you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of our children.

Benefits:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our 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 package
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)

About RISE Alternative Provision

RISE is a specialist intervention designed for students in Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) who require short-term, intensive support to overcome barriers to learning and prepare for successful reintegration into mainstream education. Our vision is clear: “Enabling every student to RISE – ready for reintegration, inspired for success.”

We provide a safe, inclusive, and values-driven environment where students receive tailored academic and pastoral support. Placements typically last 12 weeks, with a strong focus on improving engagement, attendance, and emotional wellbeing. Our approach combines structured routines, high expectations, and relational practice, ensuring every student feels supported and empowered to thrive.

RISE operates from its own dedicated, specialist building, providing a safe and structured environment that currently caters for up to 10 Key Stage 3 students.

What Makes RISE Unique

• Curriculum Continuity: Students follow a curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum, adapted to meet individual needs, including core subjects and creative opportunities.
• Holistic Support: We embed pastoral care, emotional regulation strategies, and targeted interventions such as ELSA, CAMHS, and career-based learning.
• Positive Relationships: Behaviour management is rooted in consistency, respect, and restorative practice, aligned with Together Learning Trust policies.
• Impact-Driven: Success is measured through attendance, engagement, academic progress, stakeholder voice, and reintegration outcomes.

Leanne Ginty, ALTERNATIVE PROVISION MANAGER

Danny Armitage, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Leanne Ginty our Alternative Provision Manager via [e-mail]

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.