Support for Learning Assistant
The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College
Kirklees
- £18,219 - £19,103 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Grade 5 scale points 5-8, FTE £25,583 - £26,824
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2026
Job overview
The Mirfield Free Grammar
Support for Learning Assistant
Permanent, 31 hours per week
Term time only
To start – September 2026
Salary – Grade 5 scale points 5-8
£18,219 - £19,103 per annum (FTE £25,583 - £26,824)
Are you passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives? Do you thrive in a role where every day you help students build confidence, independence and belief in themselves?
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and inspiring Support for Learning Assistant to join the Learning Support Department at The Mirfield Free Grammar, part of Great Heights Academy Trust.
About the Role
Our Learning Support team works collaboratively with students, parents and staff across the school to ensure every young person benefits from an inclusive, nurturing and high‑quality learning environment.
As a Support for Learning Assistant, you will primarily support students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), working with learners who have a range of additional needs including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism.
You will play a vital role in:
Delivering student‑centred, flexible support tailored to individual needs
Implementing strategies and provisions that help students achieve meaningful academic and life outcomes
Providing in‑class support, small group work and bespoke interventions
Building positive, trusting relationships that enable students to flourish emotionally, socially and academically
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dedicated, supportive team committed to inclusion and student success
Make a real and lasting impact on the lives of young people
Work within a school where our values are embedded in everything we do
Help nurture aspirations, confidence and independence in every learner
If you are caring, adaptable and enthusiastic about supporting children and young people to be the very best they can be, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our Trust vacancy page at Great Heights Academy Trust – Trust Vacancies and select Apply Now for the Support for Learning Assistant role at The Mirfield Free Grammar.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team.
Closing date – 9am Friday 1st May 2026
Interviews – TBC
Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references.
Great Heights Academy Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
Attached documents
About The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College
- The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College
- Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield
- West Yorkshire
- WF14 9EZ
- United Kingdom
Founded in 1667 The Mirfield Free Grammar and Mirfield College has a long established tradition of success and promotes values such as respect, honesty, integrity, morality and courtesy. We strive for excellence in everything we do. The MFG is a vibrant learning environment; everything we do, every decision we make is focused on the students and how we can inspire them to achieve the very best for themselves academically and personally.
We work hard to maintain a happy and well-run Academy, where students feel confident to thrive and develop. We strive to make our Academy a place of sound, stimulating and appropriate learning, where every student can achieve his/her potential. We create a caring community where great emphasis is placed upon good relationships and partnerships to encourage respect, understanding, co-operation and collaboration.
The Mirfield Free Grammar has an inspirational, positive, caring and welcoming environment, where all students can achieve their full academic, personal, spiritual and social potential.
Everyone at The Mirfield Free Grammar strives to ‘achieve excellence together’ and this vision is embedded in ‘THE MFG Character’ across our school community, alongside Quality First Teaching.
We endeavour to create well-rounded, happy and confident young people who are able to contribute positively within the community. We believe that by developing ‘THE MFG Character’ of Tenacity, Health, Equity, Morality, Flourish and Generosity in all our students it will enable us to achieve this.
Our staff lead by example and work hard to ensure that our young people feel happy, valued and secure, but equally they endeavour to enthuse them with a sense of aspiration, optimism and ambition. Work ethic is important and so is attitude. We encourage a ‘can do’ attitude in relation to both work and play, and our expectations are extremely high.
Local Information
Mirfield is a small West Yorkshire town and lies on the A644 between Dewsbury & Huddersfield. Surrounded by rolling hills and fields there are many lovely views in Mirfield, one of the nicest being from the staff room window! Mirfield has a wealth of historical figures associated with it such as Robin Hood, the Luddites and the Bronte’s. More recently, it has produced such fine actors as Patrick Stewart who is also a patron of the school. Situated very close to the M62, M1 and the A1, Mirfield is within very easy access of most of the North particularly Manchester, Liverpool, York, Sheffield and Hull. There is a lot of beautiful countryside to explore and for those who prefer the city life, Mirfield is easily commutable from the vibrant and exciting Leeds city centre.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.