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SEN Learning Support Assistant

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Bradford, BD5 8FG

This job expired on 16 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 2pm

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,825.00 Annually (Actual)

SEN Learning Support Assistant job summary

Vacancy Information

St Matthew’s CE Primary School is a thriving and inclusive school. We continuously look to significantly invest in our staff, to make a real impact on the lives of our children. Start January 2026 until July 2026 in the first instance.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and committed LSA to join our team at St Matthew's. In this fixed-term role you will have the opportunity to work with our children, supporting their development and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide promote the learning and development to children to whom you are assigned including 1:1 support
• Assist with the delivery of engaging and stimulating learning activities
• Help to create a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for all children
• Contribute to the planning and assessment of children's progress
• Collaborate with the class teacher to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting the well-being and progress of all children

Desirable Qualities:

• Knowledge of working in a primary school curriculum
• Experience working with children with SEND needs
• Creativity and a passion for engaging children in learning through play

Working days are Tuesday to Friday - 08:15 - 15:30 term time only

Previous applicants need not apply

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.

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About St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 444 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary-school-and-nursery-bradford

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