At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support for children with additional needs and assist in learning activities.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to nurturing students' social and emotional needs.
- Benefits: Enjoy free parking, a cycle to work scheme, and automatic enrolment in the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- Other info: Permanent, term-time only position with 30 hours per week from 8.30am to 3.00pm.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team focused on delivering the best service for students.
- Qualifications: Looking for self-driven individuals with a solution-focused attitude and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 17387 - 17943 £ per year.
Salary: Band C (NJC points 4-6). Actual Salary: £17,387 - £17,943 per annum. *Pending April pay review.
Contract Terms: Permanent, term‑time only plus 2 days.
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm.
Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026 at 9.00am. Start date: September 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child/children diagnosed with additional needs who require individual support to access learning, while nurturing the child’s social and emotional needs.
- Responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning.
Desired Qualities:
- Self‑driven and wants to deliver the best service.
- Demonstrate a solution‑focused attitude.
- Maintain a positive outlook and work well in a team.
Benefits:
- Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- Supportive and forward‑thinking Leadership Team.
- Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
- Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
- Free Parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Additional holidays linked to service.
- Eye Care.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- Your Care Wellbeing & EAP.
- Lifestyle benefits & discounts.
Inclusivity: Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
Safeguarding and Recruitment: We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) employer: Ryburn Valley High School
This role is based in a forward-thinking educational environment that values diverse perspectives. The leadership team prioritises staff development and well-being, offering perks like annual flu vaccines and lifestyle discounts. Located in West Yorkshire, the school is committed to safeguarding and supporting all students.
