Learning Support Assistant NEW Lime Tree Primary Academy Posted today Trafford Bright Futures G[...]

Trafford; Sale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lime Tree Primary Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a fixed-term contract from September 2025 to July 2026. This role involves supporting teachers and pupils in Early Years, ensuring a nurturing environment for children with special needs. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, flexible, and dedicated to improving educational outcomes.

Benefits

High-quality CPD opportunities

Flexible working considered

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to engage with pupils and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher to provide care and support for pupils.
• Support learning through planned and differentiated activities.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils.

Skills

Compassionate

Flexible

Organised

Relationship Building

Job description

BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
LIME TREE PRIMARY ACADEMY
Budworth Road
Sale
Cheshire
M33 2RP
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.limetree.bright-futures.co.uk

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - Fixed Term Contract: September 2025- July 2026
Bright Futures Grade 4 Point 7-11 £20,360 - £21,771

Pro rata salary £ 18,734 - £20,033
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
How to Apply: Link to MyNewTerm
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140877/EDV-2025-LTPA-39139

About this Role

Here, at Lime Tree Primary Academy we recognise the value of effective teamwork, and our Learning Support Assistants are very much part of both our class teams and the wider school community. Their input forms an integral part of our provision and is valued by all staff, including the Senior Leadership Team.

Duties include assisting the teacher to provide care and support for pupils, to support learning through planned and differentiated activities, preparation of an effective learning environment, and promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils.

You will have a dynamic, exceptional, and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all our pupils

We are looking for a compassionate and caring practitioner who is aspirational and passionate about outcomes for children with special needs

They should be someone who
can work in partnership with others
is flexible and well organised
can make positive relationships with parents

Previous experience in a school setting would be beneficial but is not essential, however the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they can engage with all our pupils and build positive relationships.

This role will be 32.5 hours per week, Monday Friday in Early Years.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.
Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview.
Lime Tree Primary Academy is a happy, welcoming school where children, teachers and parents enjoy strong relationships focussed upon high expectations and high standards of achievement and behaviour.

Closing Date - Monday 9 June 2025
Selection Day - Thursday 12 June 2025 - PM

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