Learning Support Assistant

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 to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our team supporting children across our whole school from Early Years to Key Stage 2, working on a 1:1 basis with a variety of children including pupils with complex physical and medical needs or Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and caring individual who is able to develop a supportive relationship with children. You should be fully committed to all aspects of safeguarding and willing to learn about the needs of the children you would be supporting with implementing strategies set out in the child’s risk assessment.

You will hold qualifications in numeracy/literacy skills or equivalent knowledge and experience, Team Teach training and a Relevant Childcare/SEND qualification e.g. L2/3 Childcare, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to join a school community where children are at the heart of all we do

· A chance to work with fantastic and enthusiastic children

• 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: www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk

To apply for the role please download the job description and application form from our school website www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk and return completed applications to school via post or email: [email protected]

Advert closing date – Monday 2nd November 2026 at 11am

Interviews – week beginning 9th November 2026

Pay: £16,898.60-£17,489.11 per year

Work Location: In person