Primary Learning Support Assistant KS2

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We are excited to be expanding our team and are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work with students with SEND across Lower Key Stage 2 (Fixed term initially).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, inclusive school committed to delivering high‑quality education and memorable learning experiences. As part of our growing team, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning, supporting pupils with a range of needs, and contributing to our positive school culture.

• Is confident supporting students with SEND
• Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Is flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards
• Brings energy, creativity, and a calm presence to the classroom.

• We believe that people, more than strategy, create value – we all belong and grow together
• Focus on feedback and professional growth
• Opportunities across our trust to develop and grow your career
• Supportive line management; one team focused on fairness
• Employer‑funded cash health plan to support wellbeing for all staff

The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of hard work, trust and fairness and completely committed to our mission: the academy will ensure that all students succeed at university (or a real alternative), thrive in a top job and have a great life.

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all‑throughs and a standalone sixth form.

• We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.
• We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
• We have launched a bold to give our teachers more time back.
• We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive.
• We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning.
• We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on‑site parking.
• We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).

Interviews will take place on 16 January 2026.

Visit our careers site for more information about our trust, our roles and our benefits or call us on  and speak to Joe Manuel, Academy Administration Manager, to discuss the role further.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone refore, we encourage applications from under‑represented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

We are focused on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. You can read more about this.

Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.