Learning Support Assistant - Level 2; Temporary

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – Level 2

Location: Saltburn Primary School

Start Date: January 2026

Actual Salary: £19,220.86 to £19,972.25 (Grade F, SCP 7 to
8)

Hours of Work: 32 hours per week, term time only (Monday to Friday)

Contract Type: Temporary (to 31st August 2026) in the first instance.

Closing Date: 12.00pm, Friday 12th December 2025

Interviews: w/c Monday 15th December 2025

We seek to appoint an outstanding member of staff who can provide support to an individual pupil in Reception who requires 1:1 support. The post holder will be a flexible team member with excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills with a calm, approachable manner and a passion to motivate pupils to succeed. They will be willing to undertake any additional CPD needed to support the pupil.

We are a newly merged Trust, Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

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Please make sure that the application form is completed and returned via email to off, addressed to Mrs Caroline Chadwick, Headteacher.

Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date, assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.