Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ

53 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  31 December 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 (SCP 5-6), 28 hours 20 minutes per week, Actual salary £16380-£16640

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) job summary

Castleford Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our inclusive and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs (SEN), helping them to access learning and thrive in a mainstream school environment.

As an LSA, you will work closely with the SEN Coordinator to support pupils across a range of needs. You’ll provide one-to-one and small group support, assist with personal care, and help pupils engage with learning activities both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a variety of special educational needs, including physical disabilities
• Assist with learning activities, supervision, and care across different settings
• Report pupil progress and concerns to teaching staff and contribute to individual education/behaviour plans
• Support pupils in using resources such as ICT.
• Participate in school visits and supervise pupils during non-lesson times
• Liaise with parents/carers and contribute to reports under the direction of the SENCo
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards

What We’re Looking For

• GCSEs (A*-C / 9-4) in English and Maths or equivalent
• Experience working or caring for children
• Understanding of SEN and ability to relate well to pupils with additional needs
• Strong communication, teamwork, and initiative
• Level 2 or 3 SEN support qualifications desirable
• First Aid knowledge advantageous
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable
• Enthusiastic and energetic with a commitment to pupil wellbeing
• A positive role model and team player
• Willingness to support whole school events and personal development

Why Join Us?

Castleford Academy offers a supportive and inclusive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to helping every pupil succeed.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help shape the future of our learners.

Castleford 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. For all positions, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

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

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

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 Castleford Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1477 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castleford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleford-academy

Castleford Academy is an 11-19 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in October 2019 and was judged ‘Outstanding’.

Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the MAT. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

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