Learning Support Assistant

Fixby Junior and Infant School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2HB

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale points 4 – 6. £26,016 to £26,847 full time equivalent. The actual salaries are as follows: £19,160 - £19,772 per annum based on working 32.5 hours per week, term time only, or £13,264 - £13,688 per annum based on working 22.5 hours per week, term time only.

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and inspirational Learning Support Assistants to join our support team.

We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support to ensure that all our students reach their full potential.

Core purpose

To support teachers in the delivery of skillfully adapted lessons.

• To deliver programmes of support, including interventions for identified pupils working in collaboration with leaders, teachers and other support and SEN staff.

• To support the delivery of the curriculum to small groups or whole classes of pupils to access their learning through the distribution and delivery of learning resources.

• To provide a visible, high-profile presence in the school at all times, but particularly through designated school lunch periods to support:

- the delivery of a calm and orderly environment

- excellent standards of pupil behaviour and safety

- pupils’ enjoyment of their social time

This role will include small group work and SEN interventions

What we offer

• A strong support team which is focused on providing a first class service for the academy, as well as creating a calm atmosphere where students are ready and able to learn.
• An environment that supports professional development.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
• Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School).
• Onsite car park.
• Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery).

What you offer

• The ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their targets.
• Pastoral experience of working with children.
• A knowledge of EYFS is required
• The ability to work with, and contribute to your team.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy competency.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.

The Applicant Information Pack includes a copy of the full job description and the person specification.

We are interested in individuals who are passionate about their skills and abilities and about making a difference. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations and welcome candidates who are professional and enjoy working as part of a team.

Salary Information:

NJC Scales 2-3; Scale points 4 - 6. £26,016 to £26,847 full time equivalent.

• Based on working 32.5 hours per week: The current actual salary is £19,160 - £19,772 per annum.
• Based on working 22.5 hours per week: The current actual salary is £13,264 - £13,688 per annum.

Hours and work pattern:

Term time only either working:

• 32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday from 08.30 - 15.30.
• 22.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday from 08.30 - 13.00

Please specify on your application form if you have a preference in terms of the weekly hours, or if you'd like to be considered for either option.

If that sounds like you, and you want to be challenged in a supportive environment then please apply to be part of our team.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

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 Fixby Junior and Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 307 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fixby Junior and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fixby-junior-and-infant-school-huddersfield

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