Job title and organisation: Learning Support Assistant - Before and After School Club - Ireland Wood Primary School
Salary: A1/B1 (£25,185 - £25,989) p.a. pro rata
Actual Salary: Term Time Only (38 weeks) £9,124.75 - £9,418.42 p.a. pro rata
Hours: 16 (Tues-Fri 7.30am - 8.50am and 3.10pm to 5.50pm)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Location: Ireland Wood Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 25 February at 12 Noon
Ireland Wood Primary School is a happy, caring school with a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. There is a highly professional, hardworking and dedicated staff team and supportive Governors. We value our family ethos and 'can do' attitude that enables our pupils to achieve their full potential.
We are looking to appoint a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work in our Before and After School Club provision, on a 1:1 basis with a child that has Down Syndrome.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and caring individual who is able to develop a supportive relationship with the child. They should be fully committed to all aspects of safeguarding and willing to learn about the specific needs of the child you are working with as well as assisting with implementing strategies set out in the child’s risk assessment.
You will hold qualifications in numeracy/literacy skills or equivalent knowledge and experience, Team Teach training and a Relevant Childcare/SEND qualification e.g. L2/3 Childcare, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
In return we can offer:
- The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do
- A school that values your training and personal development
- Term-time working plus regular training
Hours: 16 hrs/week worked Tuesday-Friday - 7.30am – 8.50am and 3.10pm to 5.50pm
Salary Scale: B1 £25,185-£25,989
Actual Salary: £9,124.75 - £9.418.42 p.a. pro rata
Contract: Fixed term to 31st August 2026
For an insight into the school, please check out our school website for further information: Ireland Wood Primary School - Immerse, Inspire, Include
To apply for the role please download the job description and application form from our school website Ireland Wood Primary School - Immerse, Inspire, Include and return completed applications to school via post or email: Harriet.armitage@irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk
Advert closing date – Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews – To be confirmed
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications required for the role.
We re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
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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