Learning Support Assistant

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

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,794.00 - £20,032.00 Annually (Actual) Bright Futures Grade 4 point 7 - 11 Full time equivalent salary £26,403- £28,142

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Here, at Lime Tree 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.

Monday - Friday 8.30am-3.00pm - 30 hours per week

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lime Tree Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 473 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lime Tree Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lime-tree-primary-academy

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