Learning Support​/Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

• a commitment to improving children’s learning through tailored provision
• the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children across all areas of learning
• patience, enthusiasm, and a calm, nurturing approach
• a variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of children and work effectively with professionals and carers
• the ability to build positive relationships with other staff and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills with a flexible, "can do" attitude
• good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
• experience of delivering interventions and understanding how to meet the needs of SEND pupils as well as promoting inclusion
• experience of using positive behaviour management techniques or the willingness to undergo additional training
• a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

• motivated pupils and supportive families with strong community links
• a positive and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development and career progression
• a high-performing, dedicated, and welcoming team

Pudsey Lowtown Primary School is looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and positive Learning Support Assistant or qualified Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and support the learning and wellbeing of our pupils.

Working under the direction of the Class Teacher, SENCO, and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide targeted support for pupils, helping to enhance their educational experience. Therole also includes 30 minutes of lunchtime supervision duty each day.

This role is term time only however there is an expectation to work 'training / inset' days as and when required for essential staff training & development.

This post is subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period.

We would also consider applications for more experienced Teaching Assistants, therefore if you would like to be considered for a higher grade Teaching Assistant role, please make this clear on your application.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.