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Learning Support Assistant

Lime Tree Primary Academy, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2RP

This job expired on 9 June 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,360.00 - £21,771.00 Annually (Actual) Bright Futures Grade 4 point 7 - 11 Full time equivalent salary £24,294 - £25,979

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Here, at Lime Tree Primary Academy we recognise the value of effective teamwork, and our Teaching Assistants are very much part of both our class teams and the wider school community. Their input forms an integral part of our provision and is valued by all staff, including the Senior Leadership Team.

Duties include assisting the teacher to provide care and support for pupils, to support learning through planned and differentiated activities, preparation of an effective learning environment, and promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils. 

You will have a dynamic, exceptional, and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all our pupils

We are looking for a compassionate and caring practitioner who is aspirational and passionate about outcomes for children with special needs

They should be someone who

can work in partnership with others

is flexible and well organised

can make positive relationships with parents

Previous experience in a school setting would be beneficial but is not essential, however the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they can engage with all our pupils and build positive relationships.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

This role will be based in Key Stage 1, 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday on a fixed term contract from September 2025 - July 2026.

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.

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About Lime Tree Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 485 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lime Tree Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lime-tree-primary-academy

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