SEND Learning Support Assistant

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Farsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution located in Horsforth, Leeds, is seeking an enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to aid children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. You will provide valuable support in the classroom, collaborating with teachers to enhance the learning experience and contribute to the professional development of students. Ideal candidates will have experience in school environments and a passion for empowering young people to reach their potential. This is a great opportunity to be part of a highly motivated team dedicated to educational excellence.

Benefits

Free access to onsite gym

Exciting trips and visits

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Good working knowledge of SEND.
• Ability to support GCSE maths, English and science.

Responsibilities

• Aid the teaching and learning of children with SEND.
• Support the personal and academic development of students.
• Collaborate with classroom teacher/SENDCO.

Skills

Experience working in a school environment

Knowledge of SEND

Passion for supporting young people

Job description

Overview

Job title and organisation: SEND Learning Support Assistant - Horsforth School
Salary: B3 £26,403 - £28,142 Actual Salary £18,413 - £19,626 per annum
Hours: 30 per week (Term Time Only plus 5 days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Horsforth School, Leeds
Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026 at 8am

Working Pattern: 8.30am - 3pm Mon - Fri

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, dedicated and capable SEND Learning Support Assistant to aid the teaching and learning of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the Key Stages in a mainstream, high achieving secondary school. The successful candidate will join a team of supportive and professional staff who are intent on providing the best learning opportunities for all children and will work under the guidance of the classroom teacher/SENDCO to support the personal and academic development of students. The ability to support GCSE maths, English and science would be an advantage.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants would ideally have experience of working in a school environment, should have a good working knowledge of SEND and a passion for supporting young people to be the best they can be.

About the school and team

Horsforth School is no ordinary School, join us and you’ll see what we mean. No role in Horsforth School is ‘just a job’, you will become part of a team who work to support and develop our amazing students whilst giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your own career. We are very proud of our outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff team and strongly believe that working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other achieves great things and allows us to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Our vision is ‘Opportunity and Achievement for All’ - creating opportunities and supporting achievement for our students and colleagues alike.

Horsforth School’s results speak for themselves - GCSE and A Level results are consistently well above the national averages and in 2022 and 2023 the school had the best state school A Level results in the whole of Leeds.

In addition, Horsforth School was named one of the top 10 schools in the North in The Sunday Times Power Guide in 2024 and the Yorkshire Post has recently voted the Sixth Form at Horsforth one of the top 3 Sixth Forms in Yorkshire.

Benefits and incentives

We are also delighted to be able to offer the following staff incentives and recognise the importance of activities outside of the classroom for staff wellbeing:

• Extracurricular activities
• Exciting trips and visits
• Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
• Bike to work scheme
• Amazing onsite catering with regular all staff breakfasts and seasonal events
• New Sixth Form building with onsite coffee shop ‘Common Grounds’
• Onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate
• Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to Vivup – an Employee Assistance Programme with confidential employee support available everyday 24/7 for counselling and any concerns such as bereavement, mental health support, debt, legal issues.
• Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance

Location and safeguarding

Located in North-West Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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.