SEND Learning Support Assistant

TES FE News; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Leeds is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant to assist children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in a school setting and knowledge of SEND, supporting students across key stages. This part-time role offers flexibility while contributing to a committed team focused on educational excellence.

Benefits

Free access to an onsite gym

Staff football team

Exclusive staff breakfasts and seasonal events

Bike to work scheme

Investment in physical and mental wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Passion for supporting young people.
• Ability to support academic subjects (GCSE level).

Responsibilities

• Aid teaching and learning of children with SEND.
• Support students' personal and academic development.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and SENDCO.

Skills

Experience in a school environment

Knowledge of SEND

Support for GCSE Maths, English & Science

Education

Relevant qualifications in Education

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Actual Salary £17, 842 per annum

30 Hours Per Week – Term Time Only Plus 5 Days (8.30am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Start date: September 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, dedicated and capable SEND Learning Support Assistant to aid the teaching and learning of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the Key Stages in a mainstream, high achieving secondary school.

Job Overview

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Salary Range B3 £25, 584 to £27, 269

Actual Salary £17, 842 per annum

30 Hours Per Week – Term Time Only Plus 5 Days (8.30am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Closing date: 8am on Monday 7th July 2025

Start date: September 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, dedicated and capable SEND Learning Support Assistant to aid the teaching and learning of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the Key Stages in a mainstream, high achieving secondary school.

Applicants would ideally have experience of working in a school environment, should have a good working knowledge of SEND and a passion for supporting young people to be the best they can be.

The ability to support GCSE maths, English and science would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will join a team of supportive and professional staff who are intent on providing the best learning opportunities for all children and will work under the guidance of the classroom teacher/SENDCO to support the personal and academic development of students.

Horsforth School is no ordinary School, join us and you’ll see what we mean. No role in Horsforth School is ‘just a job’, you will become part of a team who work to support and develop our amazing students whilst giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your own career. We are very proud of our outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff team and strongly believe that working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other achieves great things and allows us to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Our vision is ‘Opportunity and Achievement for All’ – creating opportunities and supporting achievement for our students and colleagues alike.

Horsforth School’s results speak for themselves – GCSE and A Level results are consistently well above the national averages and in 2022, 2023 and 2024 the school had the best state school A Level results in the whole of Leeds.

In addition, Horsforth School was named one of the top 10 schools in the North in The Sunday Times Power Guide in 2024 and the Yorkshire Post has recently voted the Sixth Form at Horsforth one of the top 3 Sixth Forms in Yorkshire.

We Are Also Delighted To Be Able To Offer The Following Staff Incentives And Recognise The Importance Of Activities Outside Of The Classroom For Staff Wellbeing

• Extracurricular activities
• Exciting trips and visits
• Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
• Bike to work scheme
• Regular staff voice
• Amazing onsite catering with regular all staff breakfasts and seasonal events
• New Sixth Form building with onsite coffee shop ‘Common Grounds’
• Onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate
• Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to Vivup – an Employee Assistance Programme with confidential employee support available everyday 24/7 for counselling and any concerns such as bereavement, mental health support, debt, legal issues.
• Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance
  
  

Located in North-West Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach.

If you’d like to find out more, please call 0113 226 5454. Or for full details and to download an application form, please visit www.horsforthschool.org and click on the vacancies tab or email [e-mail].

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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