Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (Grade 3)
Athersley South Primary

Employer

: Athersley South Primary School

Location

: Wakefield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP

Contract Type

: 28.5 hours term time only

Contract Term

: Temporary contract

Start Date

: 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing Date for application

: 9am on Monday 14th July 2025



The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and strong Learning Support Assistant to work in our school alongside our experienced and friendly team. As part of this role you will be expected to work on a one to one basis, provide support within the classroom and/or deliver interventions. You must be committed and have high expectations of all children in terms of progress, attainment, attitudes and behaviour. Athersley South Primary is a member of the Every Child Matters Academy Trust and works in close partnership with other schools within the trust. This offers opportunity for support and CPD opportunities.

We are looking for an individual to join our team who:

has the ability to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential is passionate about learning and teaching is creative, forward thinking, innovative and prepared to take risks will actively develop positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and, most importantly, our children have a strong commitment to inclusive practice have a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve

We can offer:

enthusiastic learners who are eager to please and achieve an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all our children a commitment to professional learning and development, including opportunities through ECM professional networks with staff from other ECM Trust schools

Supporting Documents:

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Person Specification.doc



Exposure Profile LOW.pdf



Candidates are encouraged to visit the school should they wish to do so. Applications

must

be made

online

. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 14th July 2025. Interviews will take place the same week. For any further details regarding the position, please contact the school on 01226 284223 (between 9am and 3pm) or athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk


Athersley South Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts at our school are subject to an enhanced DBS check.


In addition, in accordance with advice issued in Keeping Children Safe In Education, as part of the shortlisting process, schools will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.





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