Job title and organisation: Learning Support Assistant (Pudsey) - Pudsey Lowtown Primary School
Salary: A1/B1 NJC pro rata salary dependent on experience and qualifications 
Hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes per week
Contract: Permanent, term time only plus up to 5 additional days per year for staff training 
Location: Pudsey Lowtown Primary School 
Closing Date and Time: Monday 10 November at 12:00pm
Start Date: 05/01/2025 

We would also consider applications for more experienced Teaching Assistants, therefore if you would like to be considered for a higher grade Teaching Assistant role, please make this clear on your application.

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 visit the Teaching Vacancies website and complete your online application click here

Completed application forms should be submitted by 12pm on the 10th November 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19th November 2025.

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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