Learning Support Assistant Level 3

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive ethos

CPD opportunities

Forward thinking school

Job summary

Lark Hill Community Primary School in Salford is seeking an excellent Learning Support Assistant (Level 3) to support teaching and learning across the school. The role requires a Level 3 diploma or equivalent, a commitment to the school values of nurture, achieve and respect, and a willingness to work with children, families and colleagues to raise achievement.

The position is fixed-term until July 2027, 32.5 hours per week, with an inclusive ethos, strong CPD opportunities, and the chance to

Qualifications

• Have the appropriate Level 3 teaching and learning diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Promote and model the school values of NURTURE, ACHIEVE and RESPECT.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and adapt learning to meet the needs of groups of pupils.
• Deliver teaching and learning as part of whole-class provision.
• Develop high-quality professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents, carers and Governors.
• Contribute to developing an inspiring culture for learning across the school.
• Promote the school values and support teamwork and collaborative approaches.

Education

Level 3 teaching and learning diploma or equivalent

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Level 3 - LKS2

Salary: 2C

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours

Contract Type: Fixed Term until July 2027

The Governors, staff and children at Lark Hill Community Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent and hardworking Learning Support Assistant (Level 3) to share in our vision within our school. All children deserve the very best and we are looking for a professional who has a passion for the teaching and learning of children and is committed to our school values. The school has an Executive Head teacher and works in partnership with Christ Church and Lewis Street Primary Schools. The school has Place2Be, an on-site therapeutic counselling service.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the appropriate teaching and learning level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification
• Promote and model the school values of NURTURE, ACHIEVE and RESPECT
• Promote and model the school vision including infusing honesty and integrity into all of school life
• Develop high quality professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents, carers and Governors
• Contribute to the development of an inspiring culture for learning across the school
• Plan and adapt learning to meet the needs of groups of pupils
• Deliver teaching and learning as part of whole class provision
• Understand the importance and impact of teamwork and collaboration
• Be committed and understands the importance of experiential learning
• Have the ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Understand the functions of behaviour and have experience of positive behaviour management strategies and a commitment to the school's policy

In return we can offer you:

• An inclusive ethos where the values of nurture, achieve and respect are at the forefront of everything we do
• Supportive and high quality CPD
• A forward thinking school with dedicated and highly skilled staff.

We welcome visits to our school and ask you to contact Samantha Buckley, Head of School at [e-mail] to book your visit.

Lark Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please be aware overseas checks will be required if you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

As part of the shortlisting process, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

• Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
• Interview/observation date: WB: 19th October 2026

We thank you for your interest.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations - if applicable for the role

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