Learning Support Assistants

Job title and organisation: Learning Support Assistants - Deighton Gates Primary School
Salary: Band A - B1 (SCP 4-6) £26,016 - £26,847 FTE £16,741 - £17,276 Actual Salary
Hours: 32.5 per week (Term Time Only plus 1 Training Day)
Contract: 1 x Permanent, 1 x Temporary to August 2027
Location: Deighton Gates Primary School, Deighton Road, Wetherby, LS22 7XL
Closing Date and Time: Monday 26 October 2026 at midnight

At Deighton Gates Primary School, our vision is &slshquot;Excellence for All&slshquot; because every child matters and every effort counts.

Our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing high-quality education, enriching experiences, and the support every child needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential, develop confidence and resilience, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Our work is guided by our CARE values:

• Compassionate - We show kindness and respect to all.
• Ambitious - We strive for excellence and encourage high aspirations.
• Resilient - We persevere through challenges and learn from experiences.
• Equal - We value diversity and ensure everyone feels included and respected.

Together, we create a nurturing, ambitious, and inclusive school community where everyone is encouraged to shine.

We have an exciting opportunity for committed, motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team. The posts are 32.5 hours a week and term time only (plus one Training Day). One role is permanent and one temporary until August 2027.

The successful candidate will

• Have a genuine passion for supporting and working with children of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team, building positive partnerships with parents, pupils, and other professionals to ensure every child can achieve their full potential.
• Develop and maintain positive, supportive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure that all pupils receive the appropriate support to meet their educational, social, health, and personal care needs.

In return, we offer

• Enthusiastic, motivated and respectful pupils who are eager to learn and succeed.
• A dedicated and highly committed team of staff and governors who share a strong vision and unwavering commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment where teamwork, wellbeing and professional respect are valued.
• A nurturing, child-centred school community that places the needs, wellbeing and achievement of every child at its heart.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families within a positive and ambitious school culture.
• A strong commitment to professional development, with access to high-quality training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• A welcoming and forward-thinking school that embraces innovation, continuous improvement and excellence for all.

Deighton Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references will be required for this post. As part of our recruitment process, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Visits and Further Information

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our vibrant community firsthand. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01937 584359.

For further information about this vacancy, including the application pack, please visit our website: www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Head of School by email at recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

To apply, please download and complete the application form available on our website and return it by email to recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

CV's will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 26th October 2026

Assessment Date: Friday 6th November 2026

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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