Learning Support Assistant

Salary:  A1 / B1 NJC pro rata salary dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes per week

31 hours 15 minutes per week / 08.30 to 3.15pm Monday to Friday term time only with 30-minute unpaid break per day.

Term time only (plus up to 5 additional days per year for staff training)

Start date: 1st September 2025

Contract type: Fixed Term (initially until July 2026 – linked to pupil funding)

Learning Support Assistant Vacancy
Pudsey Lowtown Primary School

At Pudsey Lowtown Primary School, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected. 

Our core values—respect, empathy, responsibility, honesty, resilience, and tolerance—are embedded in all aspects of school life. We are committed to providing an exciting, relevant, challenging and engaging curriculum tailored to meet the needs of every child.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and positive Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and support the learning and wellbeing of our pupils.

About the Role:
Working under the direction of the Class Teacher, SENCO, and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide targeted support for pupils, helping to enhance their educational experience. The role also includes 30 minutes per day of lunchtime supervision.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A commitment to improving children’s learning through tailored provision;
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children across all areas of learning;
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a calm, nurturing approach
• A variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of children and work effectively with professionals and carers;
• The ability to build positive relationships with other staff and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills with a flexible, 'can do' attitude;
• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
• Experience of delivering interventions and understanding how to meet the needs of SEND pupils as well as promoting inclusion;
• Experience of using positive behaviour management techniques or the willingness to undergo additional training;
• A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.

In return, we offer:

• Motivated pupils and supportive families with strong community links;
• A positive and collaborative working environment
• A commitment to professional development and career progression
• A high-performing, dedicated, and welcoming team
• A vibrant school with high aspirations for all

Please note: This post is subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period.

Pudsey Lowtown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit our school, please email recruitment@pudseylowtown.org.uk or call 0113 2567303 to arrange a visit.

To apply, please download the job description, person specification and application form from our school website: www.pudseylowtown.org.uk/working-for-us 

Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@pudseylowtown.org.uk 

Completed application forms should be returned by email by 9am on the closing date.

Interviews will be held on:

Wednesday 25th June 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.

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