Learning Support Assistant – Primary School

Location: Leeds
Pay: £92.56–£95 per day
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term | Temporary
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

About the Role

At Engage Education, we specialise in recruiting education professionals and understand the importance of finding the right role and school for you.

We are currently recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work within a welcoming primary school in Leeds, supporting pupils across the primary age range with their learning, development and individual needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping pupils build confidence, develop their skills and achieve their full potential.

You will work alongside class teachers to provide additional classroom support, helping children who may need extra guidance to access learning and participate fully in school life.

The Role – Learning Support Assistant

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups across the classroom.

• Helping children access the primary curriculum and complete learning activities.

• Providing additional guidance to pupils who may be struggling with particular subjects or concepts.

• Supporting literacy, numeracy and other core curriculum areas.

• Delivering small-group interventions to reinforce classroom learning.

• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence.

• Adapting your approach to meet the different learning abilities and needs of pupils.

• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to monitor progress and provide consistent support.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school.

• A genuine passion for education and supporting children’s development.

• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

• Confidence supporting children individually and in small groups.

• A patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach.

• The ability to adapt to different classroom environments and learning needs.

• A strong interest in helping children develop their academic and social skills.

Experience supporting children with additional needs, learning difficulties or behavioural challenges would be advantageous.

Why Work with Engage Education?

As an Engage Learning Support Assistant, you can benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay rates.

• Full-time, long-term opportunities.

• Free CPD and professional development sessions.

• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant.

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail offers.

• A £50 Amazon voucher through our candidate referral scheme, subject to eligibility.

How to Apply

If you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive difference to their education, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or send your CV to hannah.day@engage-education.com to find out more.

All applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, before starting work.

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