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Early Years Learning Support Assistant

Sandy Lane Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 9JU

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 31 Hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: Band 4 Point 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Early Years Support Assistant who is passionate about helping young children learn, develop and thrive.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with children in an Early Years, nursery or school setting and will be able to build positive and trusting relationships with children.

You should be able to support children's learning through play and practical activities, encourage independence and confidence, and work effectively as part of a team. A flexible and nurturing approach, good communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children are essential.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a friendly, supportive and welcoming school environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop their skills and experience. You will join a committed Early Years team and have the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff in supporting children's learning and development.

We are committed to supporting our staff through training and development opportunities and creating a positive environment where everyone can contribute to the life of the school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EARLY YEARS LSA -Advert - OCT 26.docx - 58.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sandy Lane Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 326 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sandy Lane Primary School website
• Email address: kendal.sutcliffe@sandylane.bradford.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-lane-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Sandy Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kendal.sutcliffe@sandylane.bradford.sch.uk.

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