Learning Support Assistant

De Lacy Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 December 2024 at 10am

• Date listed

  22 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,999.00 - £17,269.00 pro rata (£24,790.00 - £25,183.00 FTE) per annum

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Required ASAP  

‘Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of students by joining our dedicated support staff team?’ 

 

About the role 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated Learning Support Assistant to become part of our team at De Lacy Primary School. We are looking for someone with a proactive 'can-do' attitude and a passion for doing whatever it takes. Beyond that, we are looking for an individual who demonstrates the potential to excel in their role.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for:  

• supporting pupil’s learning and attending to pupils’ personal needs in order to support teaching and learning in the classroom and across the school. 
• supporting the preparation, planning and implementation of individual and group learning activities and intervention programmes across the school.  
• There may also be times when you are required to work with pupils who have additional needs. 

The role is 30 hours per week, term time plus two days, permanent contract, equating to 192 working days per annum.    

About Pontefract Academies Trust 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district. In a testament to our dedication to educational excellence, De Lacy Primary School was recognised as an “Outstanding” school across all categories by Ofsted in March 2024, underscoring our unwavering pursuit of high standards. 

 

About De Lacy Primary School 

At De Lacy Primary School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, we pride ourselves on inclusivity and fostering independence among our 350 pupils aged 3 – 11. With high standards of respect and achievement, our team is dedicated to providing the best education and opportunities. Notably, in 2023, 79% of our pupils achieved expected standards in key subjects, ranking us in the top 1% of primary schools nationally for progress. Furthermore, in March 2024, Ofsted rated us 'Outstanding' across all categories, affirming our commitment to excellence. 

 

What can we offer you?  

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:  

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities 
• Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS). 
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).  
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.  
• Cycle to work scheme.  
• Discounted gym membership  
• Free eyecare via Specsavers 
• Childcare vouchers 
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters). 
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2 
• Free flu vaccinations. 

 

Next steps 

Please visit the Pontefract Academies Trust website where you can find the Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028.   

Here you can find De Lacy Primary School website with further information about our visions and values.   

For more information about the role or to arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 722620 or via email at recruitment@delacy.patrust.org.uk.  

Completed application forms should be returned via Face-Ed no later than 10:00am on Thursday 12th December 2024 with interviews to be held on Wednesday 18th December 2024.    

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.  

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.  

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form. 

 

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About De Lacy Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 324 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: De Lacy Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/de-lacy-primary-school (opens in new tab)

De Lacy Primary School is a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust. With around 350 pupils aged 3 – 11, we have a strong ethos of inclusion, taking pride in encouraging all of our children to be confident and independent learners, caring for themselves as well as others around them. We set ourselves very high standards of respect, resilience and achievement. As a team, we are constantly striving to provide our children with the best possible education and opportunities in every way.

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