Learning Support Assistant x2

Vacancy Summary

Exceptional Learning Support Assistants required for September 2026 to increase our dedicated team.

Maternity cover initially fixed term for 1 year.

Salary: Band 5, SCP 5 - 6 

Vacancy Information

Ley Top Primary School is on an exciting journey and is looking to recruit 2 exceptional Learning Support Assistants who are passionate and skilled in supporting children to succeed. Our children deserve the best, so we are looking to recruit the best. If you think that is you we want to hear from you. If you feel you can help make Ley Top Primary School irresistible for the children, families and your colleagues keep reading!

We are looking for someone who:

• Has extensive experience of working across a range of primary school year groups
• Is ambitious for all children and willing to go the extra mile
• Is able to adapt their support to meet the needs of all learners especially those with additional needs
• Is a reflective practitioner who is looking for a chance to develop their skills
• Is approachable and dedicated to forming excellent relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is committed to achieving the very best outcomes, progress and behaviour for all children
• Is passionate about inclusion and promoting equality of opportunity for all children
• Is committed to immersing themselves in every area of school life

We can offer you:

• The chance to make a real difference to children, families and colleagues
• A leadership team which is ambitious for all members of the school
• Enthusiastic, friendly and well–motivated children who love to learn
• A supportive team of staff and a Governing Body who is dedicated to the development of the school
• Professional development opportunities to support career progression
• A commitment to supporting work life balance

Ley Top Primary School prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive employer, a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage and welcome applications from everyone.

For further information please contact Steph Carney, School Business Manager on 01274 541554 or email recruitment@leytop.bradford.sch.uk.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 8th July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 13th July 2026

In line with the immigration Act 2016; the Government has created a duty to ensure that all Public Authority staff working in customer facing roles can speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974(amended 2020); pre-employment checks will be carried out and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant check with statutory bodies.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with Keeping children safe in Education 2025.

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