Learning Support Assistant

Siddal Primary School, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9DL

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale points 4 – 6. £25,185 to £25,989 FTE. The actual salary is £18,973.83 - £19,579.55 per annum, plus the annual pay increase once agreed. This is based on working 32.5 hours per week, term time only (inc. training days).

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Learning Support Assistant 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

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.

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

Hours

This role is part time, term time only (including training days).

You will be working 32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday from 08.30 - 15.30.

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 Siddal Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Siddal Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/siddal-primary-school-halifax

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