Learning Support Assistant Level 3 - Leaf

Overview

The Leaf Learning Support Assistant Level 3 (Maternity Cover) is a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026, required from Summer Term. The Governors, staff and children at Lewis Street Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent and hardworking Learning Support Assistant (Level
3) to support our vision within a multi-cultural school.

All children deserve the very best and we are looking for a professional who has a passion for teaching and learning and is committed to our school values.

The school has an Executive Head Teacher and works in partnership with Christ Church CE Primary School and Lark Hill Primary School. It also hosts an SEMH Enhanced Resource Provision and Place2

Be, an on-site therapeutic counselling service.

• Have the appropriate teaching and learning level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Have knowledge of specific teaching programmes such as Read Write Inc Phonics.
• Promote and model the school values of EXCELLENCE; RESPECT; CHALLENGE and SELF-BELIEF.
• Promote and model the school vision, including infusing honesty and integrity into all school life.
• Develop high quality professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents, carers and Governors.
• Contribute to the development of an inspiring culture for learning across the school.
• Plan and adapt learning to meet the needs of groups of pupils, including those with SEND.
• Deliver teaching and learning as part of whole class provision.
• Understand the importance and impact of teamwork and collaboration.
• Be committed to the importance of experiential learning.
• Have the ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Understand the functions of behaviour and have experience of positive behaviour management strategies and a commitment to the school’s policy.

• Level 3 teaching/learning diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of Read Write Inc Phonics or equivalent programs (preferred).

• An inclusive ethos where the values of excellence, respect, challenge and self-belief are at the forefront of everything we do.
• Supportive and high-quality CPD.
• A forward-thinking school with dedicated and highly skilled staff.

If you would like further information about the school, please contact Miss Claire Kinch, Head of School, at clair

Lewis Street is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process. Overseas checks will be required if you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over.

For details on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character, please refer to the linked  guidance.

Closing Date:
Friday 6 March 2026 k and Interview date:
Thursday 12 March 2026. Find out more about Salford and our benefits on the council site.