Learning Support Assistant Level 2 – Inclusion Specialist

Ryburn Valley High School; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryburn Valley High School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. The role is 30 hours per week, term-time only plus 2 days, permanent.

Salary is Band D (NJC points 7-11), £18,830–£20,070 per annum, with start date as soon as notice allows. The school values a calm, nurturing environment where every student can feel safe and supported to succeed.

Qualifications

• Actively promote an inclusive learning environment by supporting participation, engagement and achievement of all pupils.
• Build positive relationships with identified students to support emotional awareness and resilience.
• Deliver targeted learning activities and interventions in 1:1 or small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific learning activities and interventions within the classroom and in small groups or 1:1 settings outside the classroom.
• Support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Assist with implementing individual learning plans in line with teaching strategy.

Job description

Salary: Band D (NJC points 7-11) ActualSalary: £18,830 - £20,070 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, term-time only plus 2 days.

Hours: 30 hours per week, Mondayto Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm.

Closing Date: Thursday24th September 2026 at 9am.

Start Date: As soon asyour notice period 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.

Makea difference where it matters most. Weare looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our committed andcompassionate team, supporting young people with their Social, Emotional andMental Health (SEMH) needs.

Thisis an opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person’s experienceof education. You will work alongside adedicated team to create a calm, nurturing and inclusive environment whereevery student feels safe, valued, understood and able to succeed.

Do you recognise yourself ashaving strong communication skills, patience, and understanding? Do you havethe skills and dedication to make a lasting difference in the lives of younglearners in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we'dlove to hear from you.

Our aim is to provide a safe,supportive and nurturing environment where students can develop strategies tomanage their emotions, develop their confidence and self-belief and engagepositively with learning. Throughpatience, consistency and genuine care, you can help them recognisetheirstrengths, develop their resilience and take positive steps forward.

What the role involves ina nutshell:

• Actively promote an inclusive learningenvironment by supporting the participation, engagement and achievement of allpupils, ensuring individual needs are recognised, valued and responded toappropriately.

• Build positive relationships with identifiedstudents to develop their emotional awareness, resilience and positivecoping strategies through planned interventions and nurturingrelationships.
• Take responsibility for delivering specificlearning activities and interventions both within the classroom and insmall group or 1:1 settings outside the classroom environment, helping toimplement individual learning plans in line with the overall teachingstrategy.
• Deliver Emotional Literacy Support Assistant(ELSA) interventions or undertake ELSA training to develop the skills andknowledge required to provide high-quality emotional literacy support.Previous ELSA experience or qualification is desirable but not essential,as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

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.
• 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

Diverse perspectives and experiences arecritical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from allbackgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school soundslike a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love tohear from you.

Read our Job Pack below for further information.

SAFERRECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerableadults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supportsthis commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and2020). Guidanceon the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 -GOV.UK

Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you arebarred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online publicsearch in line with guidance from the Department for Education and KeepingChildren Safe in Education 2026.