Job Description

Salary: 26,403.00 to 28,142.00 per annum (pro rata 23,292.45 to 24,826.57 per annum)
Closing Date: 28/01/2026
Contract Type: Term Time plus 2 weeks
Contract Term: Permanent
Phase/Establishment Type: Secondary
Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Where to find us
Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.
About Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
is a secondary school in Bradford. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.
The school was rated 'good' in all four areas of the inspection framework during its inspection in January 2023.
We are an ambitious school with high expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people's lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.
The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.
You will have:

• A Levels or Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• Experience in a library role. An understanding of the main Health and Safety Regulations, including COSHH and risk assessment, and how they apply in a school environment.
• Experience of working within an educational environment and keeping work records.
• The ability to carry out risk assessments in relation to practical work, organised and efficient administrative skills.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.

About Star Academies
is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you'll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person's future - our embody what we believe is needed to succeed.
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, . With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.
We can also offer you a range of , including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.
Find out more
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note carefully the hours of attendance as this is a full time role.
Please ensure you fully complete all fields in the application form as those with missing data/information may not be shortlisted.
Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 01274 454 400.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at midnight.
Interview Date: W/C Monday, 2 February 2026.
Proposed Start Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Application Process
To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Our Commitment
Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.
We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

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