Learning Support Assistant & Lunchtime Support (E7357) - Yeadon Westfield Junior School

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant school community. This permanent role focuses on supporting children with additional needs, fostering their learning and development. You will work closely with a team of passionate educators, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. If you are enthusiastic about education and ready to inspire, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with additional needs.
• Ability to inspire and engage children in learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex communication and social needs.
• Build relationships and encourage interaction among pupils.
• Assist with personal needs and implement individual programs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Child Development Knowledge

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative, committed Learning Support Assistant with high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour to work in our friendly school. The position will be a permanent role. Working with a variety of children, one to one and also in small groups. The working days will be Monday to Friday to start as soon as possible. The role will be term time only plus 5 training days. The contract will have a probationary period of 6 months, where regular support will take place.

All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, references and an Enhanced DBS.

Our children are a real pleasure to work with and our curriculum is both creative and exciting.

The role:

• To work with children who have additional needs, particularly those with complex communication needs or children with Social and Emotional needs.
• Inspire children to learn in all areas of our creative curriculum.
• To build relationships on a one-to-one basis with young children.
• Work flexibly, closely and collaboratively with colleagues in our friendly, hardworking staff team.
• To attend to pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programs, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• To support pupils to understand instructions.
• To support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies.
• To be familiar and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, keeping children safe in education, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• To participate in training/meetings and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post.

This role will also require lunchtime assistance for half an hour every day of the week.

At Yeadon Westfield Junior School:

We welcome our duties under The Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations in relation to the protected characteristics of all stakeholders including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race; religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We recognise the Public Sector Equality Duty to assess the impact of our policies and practices on staff and pupils and take action to remove any obstacles identified across all areas of school life, including Policies.

We believe that every person has a fair and equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, ability or cultural or religious background, sexuality or disability. We embrace all aspects of global citizenship and community cohesion, promoting British Values throughout all aspects of school life, actively tackling prejudice or extreme views.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well -being of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Yeadon Westfield Junior School is required to keep and process certain information about its staff members and pupils in accordance with its legal obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The school may, from time to time, be required to share personal information about its staff or pupils with other.

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school before the interview. To apply for the position please contact Debra Thornton, School Business Manager for an application form.

Advert Closing Date Thursday 15th May 2025 at 12 noon

Shortlisting Thursday 15th May pm

Interview Date Monday 19th May 2025

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.