Learning Support Assistant & After School Club Leader

Salary: Band C (NJC point 4) £18,923.
Contract: Permanent, term time only.
Hours: 32 hours per week in total (Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm plus 2 days per week 3.00pm-4.00pm After School Club Leader).
Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May at 9am.
Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Are you an enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated individual with a passion for providing excellent care and educational support to pupils? Do you have strong communication skills, along with patience and understanding? Are you a team player who is committed to helping secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils in a safe, vibrant and happy school environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated and friendly team. Your role will include supporting the teacher and pupils in a Year 5/6 class as a Learning Support Assistant, as well as undertaking Midday Supervisor duties during the lunchtime period. In addition, on 2 days each week, you will take on the role of After School Club Leader from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

You will also benefit from fantastic support and development opportunities to enable you to do what you do best and thrive at this wonderful school. At Scout Road Academy you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of our children.

See our Role profiles later in the pack for more details.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
• Free Parking.
• Additional holidays linked to service
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP
• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to show you around and tell you more about our wonderful school.

A tour of the school will be available on Tuesday 5th May at 3.15pm, please contact the school office to confirm your attendance.

Read our Job Pack below for further information.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our School Office via admin@scoutroad.TLT.school or 01422 883327

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.