Job Description

Salary

A1/B1 (23,656 - 25,183) pro rata
Actual Salary 15,405

Contractual hours

28.75

Basis

Term Time Only

Date posted

12/09/2025

Job reference

REQ003334

Job title and organisation:

Learning Support Assistant - Ireland Wood Primary School

Salary:

A1/B1 (23,656 - 25,183) pro rata

Actual Salary 15,405

Hours:

28.75 - Term Time Only (83.81%)

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Ireland Wood Primary School

Closing Date and Time:

Friday 26 September at 12 Noon

We are proud of the support we give to our SEND children and the progress they make.

That is why we are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work from Early Years to KS2 to support, on a 1:1 basis with a variety of children including pupils with complex physical and medical needs or SEMH needs which may include working with a child with autism.

Ireland Wood Primary School is a happy, caring school with a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. There is a highly professional, hardworking and dedicated staff team and supportive Governors. We value our family ethos and 'can do' attitude that enables our pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and caring individual who is able to develop a supportive relationship with children for the purpose of improving educational outcomes, self-esteem, resilience and aspiration. They should be fully committed to all aspects of safeguarding and willing to learn about the specific needs of the child they are working with.

In return we can offer:

A chance to work with fantastic, enthusiastic children who want the best start in life The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do A school that values your training and personal development Term-time working plus regular training


For an insight into the school, please check out our school website for further information: Ireland Wood Primary School

To apply for the role please download the job description and application form from our school website Ireland Wood Primary School and return completed applications to school via post or email: Harriet.armitage@irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk

Advert closing date - 26th September 25

Interviews - w/c 29th September 25

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our

recruitment of ex-offenders policy

.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the

Skilled Worker visa

route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least 41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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