Immaculate Heart Catholic Primary School a Voluntary Academy of St Gregory the Great Multi-Academy Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Learning Support Assistant to enhance the development and education of our pupils. Your role will be to support the pupils and to ensure that they access the curriculum and reach their full potential. This is a varied role that will require flexibility and a positive attitude. Starting as soon as possible, this is a full time role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed Learning Support Assistant to make a difference to a pupil’s experience of education.
To be considered for Learning Support Assistant position, you will have:
1. An understanding or sympathetic view towards the Catholic ethos of the school
2. A passion for teaching and learning and enabling all children to achieve success
3. The ability to foster excellent professional relationships with children, parents and staff.
4. Experience within a mainstream primary school or with working with children or young people
5. A desire to become part of a committed and supportive school team
6. The ability to use your own initiative and act accordingly and set high expectations of the pupils you will work with
In return, we can offer the successful candidate the opportunity:
7. To work alongside a dedicated and friendly team of staff in a Good school as rated by OFSTED in 2024
8. To become part of a strong, collaborative team who are incredibly supportive.
9. To access excellent accredited training through the St Gregory the Great trust, networks and additional alliances the school has with other educational providers
10. To become part of our Catholic School Community
11. To access our employee benefit scheme
12. To make links with schools in the partnership group who offer schools direct model for teacher training
This post is an excellent opportunity for existing Learning Support Assistants, aspiring teachers or those stepping up to the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant following experience in school.
If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact the school office on
0113 2660728
Visits to school are warmly encouraged and can be pre-arranged with Mrs Beth Cole Office Manager – please phone 0113 2660728.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School promotes diversity and we want a workforce that represents the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, gender identity, age or disability
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references.
Application packs are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the school website vacancies page.
The successful candidate will be expected to sign a temporary CES contract.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation.