Learning Support Assistant

Elmridge Primary School, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0JF

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,360.00 - £21,701.00 Annually (Actual) Bright Futures Grade 4 point 7 - 11 Full time equivalent salary £26,403 - £28,142

Learning Support Assistant job summary

The Learning Support Assistant will actively promote the school’s values of Care, Challenge and Collaboration, ensuring that all pupils feel supported, valued and empowered to achieve their best.

The postholder will contribute to the school’s vision of Unlocking Potential, Building Resilience and Celebrating Success, helping pupils to develop the confidence, skills and determination needed to thrive. In all aspects of the role, the Learning Support Assistant will embody the Academy motto, “Growing Together”, fostering positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging within the school community.

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.

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

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 Elmridge Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 224 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elmridge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elmridge-primary-school-altrincham

Elmridge is a happy, welcoming school where children, teachers and parents enjoy strong relationships focused upon high expectations and high standards of achievement and behaviour. 

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