Learning Support Assistant (Literacy Specialism)

Job description

Job title and organisation: Learning Support Assistant (Literacy Specialism) - Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Salary: Grade B3, pts 7-11, £27,274 - £29,071 pro rata to hours and weeks worked
Hours: 31.5 (Term time only + 5 days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Tongue Lane, Leeds, LS6 4QE
Closing Date and Time: Friday 25th September 2026 at 9am

Permanent Post starting October 2026

Our school is a happy school, where relationships are positive, respect is prevalent, and expectations are high. We challenge all members of our school community to "be kind, try your best and follow the rules" - our students are our greatest asset and never fail to inspire and impress staff and visitors. Staff have high expectations of all students, whatever their starting point; students have the drive and ambition to meet these expectations. Our GCSE results were once again amongst the highest in Leeds, and we were ranked in the top fifty 11-16 schools in the country in the Sunday Times League Tables, testament to the way that our students and staff have worked together to create a positive, ambitious and caring learning environment.

Governors are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with Literacy Specialism. The postholder will provide targeted, evidence-informed literacy support to students who experience difficulties with reading, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, comprehension and wider literacy skills. The postholder will take responsibility for the effective delivery, monitoring and review of allocated literacy interventions.

The post would be suitable for a range of individuals, including those interested in gaining experience in a school prior to joining the teaching profession. We will provide outstanding support and guidance to ensure that the successful candidate quickly becomes part of our school community. The duties require tact, flexibility, teamwork and high standards for self and others. The successful candidate will be required to undertake some lunch & breaktime duties.

In return for your hard work, we offer a rewarding and exciting environment where students are keen to learn, and staff are valued and cared for. Candidates do not need to be practicing Catholics, but a willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.

Further details and our Catholic Education Service application form is available from the school website ( www.cardinalheenan.com ). If you would like any further information, please email [email protected].

Please note that covering letters are not required and will not be used as part of the shortlisting or selection process. There is a section of the application form where candidates can offer further information to support their application. This can take the form of a letter of no more than two sides of A4.

Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026 at 9:00am

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.

A Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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.
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