Learning Support Assistant Vacancy A1/B1

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic learning support assistant who is passionate about providing the very best learning opportunities and life chances for our children with SEND or SEMH needs in order to ensure they ‘REACH’ their full potential.

The person appointed will be expected to:

• Have a positive mindset and a determination to ensure all children have the best life chances.
• Support a child or small group of children with SEND and SEMH needs to achieve and succeed.
• To implement key actions from pupil passports and other reports.
• To support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities.
• Be committed to self- improvement and professional development.
• Build positive relationships with all staff, implementing our school ethos and behaviour policy.
• Be committed to developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
• Contribute to the drive for high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour for all.
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post.

In return we can offer:

• A committed and skilled team who work together to support our children, families and each other.
• Motivated and enthusiastic pupils who strive to be the best they can be.
• Excellent professional development opportunities working with experienced teachers and leaders.
• A school with a supportive culture and ethos.
• The opportunity to learn from colleagues and expand knowledge and skills by supporting children with a range of SEND and SEMH needs.

The post is a permanent post and will commence as soon as possible. 

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school, please email the school to arrange a convenient time. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 19th May 2025 at 9am. Short-listing will take place on this date and successful candidates will be informed by phone. Interviews will take place later that week.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post. 

To apply for the post, please download application documents from the Rothwell Primary School vacancies page: https://www.rothwellprimary.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/ 

Please send all completed application forms to admin@rothwell-pri.leeds.sch.uk 

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. 

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.

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