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Learning Support Assistants (5 posts)

Lightcliffe C of E Primary School, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8SH

This job expired on 9 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  01 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE)

Learning Support Assistants (5 posts) job summary

Nature of Contract	Permanent, Term Time Only, 38 weeks per year
FTE Salary	B1/ B2, £24,404 to £25,584, per annum, pro rata
Working Hours	Various roles and hours, contact the school for further information

Lightcliffe CE Primary School has been at the heart of the local community for over 150 years and has a strong reputation in the area. Our strapline ‘Inspiring and flourishing together ” is at the core of our school vision and ensures that staff, pupils, parents, governors and the wider community work together in partnership.

‘Lightcliffe Church of England Primary is a caring school where relationships are strong. Everyone is well looked after. Staff are good role models and pupils appreciate the care and support they receive. Staff are proud to work here.’

‘Pupils enjoy school. The atmosphere in school is calm and purposeful. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They listen to their teachers and one another attentively. They thrive in the high expectations for their academic progress. All pupils describe their school as a happy and safe place. ‘ Ofsted 2021

Due to an exciting re-structure of our Learning Support Team we are looking to recruit to five posts working from 11 hours per week up to 27 hours per week. Further information available by contacting Helen Bell on , hbell@lightcliffeceprimary.co.uk.

We are looking for individuals who are

• Highly motivated and hard-working people with the capacity to contribute to the on-going development of the school
• Passionate about the development of the whole child.
• Someone who is able to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential.
• Able to develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Are passionate about education and learning

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hardworking individual
• Willing to work flexibly
• Someone who will support the trust's Christian Ethos as well as our shared mission and values.

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, dental care
• Membership of an excellent pension scheme

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

How to apply:

Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Lightcliffe CE Primary, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.lightcliffeceprimary.co.uk

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Helen Bell, hbell@lightcliffeceprimary.co.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is 12 Noon on 9 July 2025 with interviews to be held week commencing 14 July 2025.

Applications can only be submitted up the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

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

Lightcliffe Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles in our school will involve contact with children/young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our vision to 'inspire and flourish together'.

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About Lightcliffe C of E Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lightcliffe C of E Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lightcliffe-c-of-e-primary-school

Lightcliffe Church of England Primary School is located in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, our school is a two-form entry primary school which has been at the heart of the community for over 150 years.

Our school vision is ‘Inspiring and flourishing together’. We are a flourishing community, rooted in God's guidance, we inspire and are inspired. We value all, are kind to all and enable each other to succeed.’

As a Church of England school, our 7 core Christian values of friendship, forgiveness, respect, compassion, joy, hope and courage permeate everything we do.

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