GATEWAYS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
19,048 - 22,620 per year (pro rata)
Harewood
Full-time
29th November 2025
Gateways School
Harewood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 9LE
A career at Gateways School
About Gateways School
Gateways is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Situated on a 16 acre site in the rural village of
Harewood, Gateways is conveniently located on the main artery between Leeds and Harrogate.
Gateways is a small school, which allows staff to know their pupils, recognise their strengths and weaknesses and
therefore provide a personal education getting the best out of each and every child who come through the gates.
Aims and Ethos
Gateways is a forward-thinking school built on traditional values.
Our ethos is rooted in three core values which apply to all of our stakeholders, that of Growth, Wellbeing & Success.
At Gateways we:
o Grow our knowledge, skills and confidence, supporting others to do the same;
o Build our resilience and self-awareness in a kind and inclusive environment;
o Achieve our full potential in preparation for the next challenge.
Learning Support Assistant
Introduction
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Learning Support Assistant to join
our team.
We are seeking both experienced and inexperience candidates who have an interest in
special educational needs and supporting pupils to thrive.
The Learning Support Assistant will be utilised across the Early Years setting and Prep
School to meet growing demand and the needs of all our pupils.
As a Learning Support Assistant you will be expected to guide individuals or small groups of
pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), work both within and outside of the classroom,
under the direction of the SENCo’s and Teachers as well as independently.
The objectives of a Learning Support Assistant will differ according to the individual
requirements of each pupil. The overall function is to support SEN pupils with varied needs
through the academic, personal and behavioural elements of school life.
Key Conditions
❖ Starting 3rd November 2025.
❖ Full time and part time hours between 08:00 – 16:00 Monday – Friday during term time,
and all staff training and development days, will be considered.
Please advise in your cover letter your desired working pattern.
❖ Annual salary from £19,048 - £22,620, paid pro rata for part time hours, depending on
experience (FTE from £25,397 - £30,160)
❖ Permanent Contract
Staff benefits* include
*subject to eligibility
❖ Free lunch during term time
❖ CPD packages
❖ Fee remission for eligible
children
❖ Enhanced 5% employer pension
contribution, including
4 x death in service benefit
❖ Cycle to work and electric car scheme
❖ Access to a staff wellbeing room and
an employee assistance programme
Job Description
Reporting to: Prep School SENCo
Key responsibilities
General responsibilities including personal and professional conduct
• Supporting SEN & EAL pupils on a 1:1 basis or in the classroom.
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Working under the direction of a class teacher to provide small group support in class.
• Follow all School policies and procedures.
• Supporting teaching staff to engage pupils with SEN.
• Attend meetings, staff briefings and CPD sessions.
• Preparing and delivering bespoke intervention-based activities on a 1:1 and small group
• Attend all training and development days.
basis.
• Liaising with teaching staff and SENCo on delivery of SEN provision.
• Providing targeted support outside of the classroom.
• Work on differentiated activities with groups of students.
• Deliver targets intervention directed by the SENCo.
• Undertaking professional development and relevant training sessions which improve the
efficiency of SEN provision at Gateways School.
• Promoting Gateways behaviour systems, developing social/emotional skills (depending on
the individual need) and positive self-esteem.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous development, identify opportunities for
professional development and undertake training opportunities where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the School, following all GDPR and Data
Protection legislation.
• Manage and prioritise your own workload in line with the requirements of the
department and School.
• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues.
• Be a role model for students through personal presentation and professional conduct.
• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming School environment.
• Working alongside teaching staff to assess, monitor and review progress of pupils.
• Contribute to the ethos of the School, ensuring the School’s values are displayed.
• Maintain and enhance the Learning Support classrooms in line with pupils’ needs and under
• Support School events.
the direction of the SENCo.
• Supporting teaching staff and pupils in making academic progress.
• Creating and enhancing displays to aid learning.
• Supporting teaching staff in the delivery of the curriculum.
• Provide Prep Learning Support as and when required.
• Supporting the pastoral care of pupils in the classroom.
• Undertake duties as required according to duty rota's.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the SENCo.
• Carry out any other duties required by the Head.
Please note, this job description is not a definitive list of the responsibilities
of the role. Responsibilities will be varied to meet the changing demands of
the department and the School. Job descriptions are reviewed as part of
the appraisal process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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(E) A* - C English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent/above).
(D) Learning Support or Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent/above).
(D) TEFL qualification, or willingness to undertake training for working with EAL children.
Experience
(D) Working in Learning Support or a similar role.
(D) Working with children.
(D) Working with/delivering interventions specific to dyslexia.
Specialist Knowledge
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(E) A passion for special educational needs and knowledge of methods to support children in
their academic and personal achievements.
(D) Knowledge of child development.
(D) A belief in inclusion for all and an understanding of multi-sensory teaching methods.
Skills
(E) Excellent listening and communication skills.
(E) Excellent problem-solving skills.
(E) Competent user of IT.
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(D) Working with children with complex needs including autism, ADHD or speech delay.
Safeguarding
Personal Qualities
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(E) Be patient, kind, approachable, adaptable and creative.
(E) Be reliable and punctual.
(E) Ability to enthuse and motivate pupils.
(E) Ability to work alone or as a member of a team as appropriate.
(E) The flexibility to respond to the challenge of change.
(E) Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviours and appropriate
attitude to the use of authority to maintain discipline.
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(E) Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
(E) Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection.
(E) Ability to maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
and young people.
Key
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(E) – Essential
(D) – Desirable
(E) The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
(E) The ability to manage time and prioritise tasks so that all duties are fulfilled effectively.
Methods of assessment include certificates, professional references,
application form, interviews, observations and in tray tasks.
Further information
How to Apply
Click here to visit our website and download an application form
Please send your completed application form and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk
Application Deadline: Monday 29th September at 9am
Applications will be reviewed as received. If a suitable candidate is presented prior to the deadline, applications will be
closed early, therefore early submission is recommended.
Enquiries
Please contact Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head
E-mail: jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk
Tel: 0113 824 2770
Policies
Click here to visit our website and view our policies, including our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies.
Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a prohibition list check (where applicable).