Learning Support Assistant - Brooksbank School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Brooksbank School

Hours

27 hours 30 minutes, Monday to Friday

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Bradford and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Band C (NJC Points 4-6)

Salary

£15,444 - £15,937 (pay award pending)

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Brooksbank School.

Start Date: As soon as your notice allows

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Are you a passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providing excellent care and educational support to students with additional needs? Do you recognize yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the SENDCO and Assistant SENDSO. You will also benefit from fantastic support and development opportunities to enable you to do what you do best at this wonderful school. At The Brooksbank School, you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of our children.

What The Role Involves In a Nutshell

• To provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child / children diagnosed with additional needs who require individual support to support access to learning, as well as being able to nurture the child’s social and emotional needs.
• Responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning.
  
  

In addition to the above, we’re looking for someone who is self-driven and wants to deliver the best service. It’s important that you can demonstrate a solution’s focused attitude, maintaining a positive outlook and work well in a team.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In Addition To This You Will Benefit From

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Home & Technology Scheme
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Your Care Wellbeing package
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)
  
  

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

How To Apply

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Claire Washington, our Personal Assistant to the Leadership Team via

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking

SAFER 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 2024.

Closing date

03 September 2025, 9:00 AM

Important Information