Learning Support Assistant Level 3 NEW Lark Hill Primary Posted today Salford £23,998 - £25,621 Term Time Part Time Fixed Expires on 18/10/2026

Learning Support Assistant Level 3 LKS2

Salary: 2C

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours

Contract Type: Fixed Term until July 2027

The Governors, staff and children at Lark Hill Community Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent and hardworking Learning Support Assistant (Level 3) to share in our vision within our school. All children deserve the very best and we are looking for a professional who has a passion for the teaching and learning of children and is committed to our school values. The school has an Executive Head teacher and works in partnership with Christ Church and Lewis Street Primary Schools. The school has Place2Be, an on-site therapeutic counselling service.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the appropriate teaching and learning level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification
• Promote and model the school values of NURTURE, ACHIEVE and RESPECT
• Promote and model the school vision including infusing honesty and integrity into all of 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
• Deliver teaching and learning as part of whole class provision
• Understand the importance and impact of teamwork and collaboration
• Be committed and understands 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

In return we can offer you:

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

Lark Hill 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.

Please be aware 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, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character

As part of the shortlisting process, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

• Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
• Interview/observation date: WB: 19th October 2026

We thank you for your interest.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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