Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Salary: £25,614 - £26,847 (FTE) pro rata

Contract Type: 1 x Permanent. 1x temporary to August 2027

Hours/working pattern: 32.5 hours a week,

Salary: £25,614 - £26,847 (FTE) pro rata

Grade: A1/B1

Contract: 1 x Permanent. 1x temporary to August 2027

Hours: 32.5 hours a week

Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire

We have an exciting opportunity for committed, motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team. The posts are 32.5 hours a week and term time only (plus one Training Day). One role is permanent and one temporary until August 2027.

The successful candidate will

•        Have a genuine passion for supporting and working with children of all abilities and backgrounds.
•        Be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team, building positive partnerships with parents, pupils, and other professionals to ensure every child can achieve their full potential.
•        Develop and maintain positive, supportive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
•        Ensure that all pupils receive the appropriate support to meet their educational, social, health, and personal care needs.

In return, we offer

• Enthusiastic, motivated and respectful pupils who are eager to learn and succeed.
• A dedicated and highly committed team of staff and governors who share a strong vision and unwavering commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment where teamwork, wellbeing and professional respect are valued.
• A nurturing, child-centred school community that places the needs, wellbeing and achievement of every child at its heart.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families within a positive and ambitious school culture.
• A strong commitment to professional development, with access to high-quality training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• A welcoming and forward-thinking school that embraces innovation, continuous improvement and excellence for all.

Deighton Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references will be required for this post. As part of our recruitment process, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Visits and Further Information

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our vibrant community first hand. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01937 584359.

For further information about this vacancy, including the application pack, please visit our website: www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Head of School by email at recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

To apply, please download and complete the application form available on our website and return it by email to recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

CV's will not be excepted.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Assessment Date: 6th November 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description.pdf

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £25,614 - £26,847 (FTE) pro rata

Grade: A1/B1

Contract: 1 x Permanent. 1x temporary to August 2027

Hours: 32.5 hours a week

Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire

We have an exciting opportunity for committed, motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team. The posts are 32.5 hours a week and term time only (plus one Training Day). One role is permanent and one temporary until August 2027.

The successful candidate will

• Have a genuine passion for supporting and working with children of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team, building positive partnerships with parents, pupils, and other professionals to ensure every child can achieve their full potential.
• Develop and maintain positive, supportive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure that all pupils receive the appropriate support to meet their educational, social, health, and personal care needs.

In return, we offer

• Enthusiastic, motivated and respectful pupils who are eager to learn and succeed.
• A dedicated and highly committed team of staff and governors who share a strong vision and unwavering commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment where teamwork, wellbeing and professional respect are valued.
• A nurturing, child-centred school community that places the needs, wellbeing and achievement of every child at its heart.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families within a positive and ambitious school culture.
• A strong commitment to professional development, with access to high-quality training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• A welcoming and forward-thinking school that embraces innovation, continuous improvement and excellence for all.

Deighton Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references will be required for this post. As part of our recruitment process, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Visits and Further Information

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our vibrant community first hand. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01937 584359.

For further information about this vacancy, including the application pack, please visit our website: www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Head of School by email at recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

To apply, please download and complete the application form available on our website and return it by email to recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

CV's will not be excepted.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Assessment Date: 6th November 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description.pdf

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £25,614 - £26,847 (FTE) pro rata

Posted: 28/09/2026

Closing date: 01/11/2026

Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)

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