Learning Support Assistant
Ark De Lacy Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TGThis job expired on 24 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 10am
Date listed
7 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part 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
‘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 27.5 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. Our primary outcomes at Key Stage 2 now sit 27% above the national average, with five out of the seven in the top 5% in the country for combined outcomes. Two of our primary schools – De Lacy and Carleton Park – were recognised as Outstanding across all areas in their 2024 Ofsted inspections.
Our secondary schools Key Stage 4 results for English, Maths and Science are well above national average and both schools had successful visits from Ofsted in 2024 and 2022.
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
- EveryDay Development (EDD) Framework, including goals that are personal and flexible and professional development days to self-reflect and invest in personal development to aid staff engagement, boost wellbeing and enhance employee skills
- Generous employer pension - 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
- Blue Light Card
- 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
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust Website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
De Lacy Primary School Website
School Visits
Potential candidates are welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 10:00am, Monday 24th March 2025
Application Process
- Complete application form in SamPeople Recruit via our website
Further Information
- Contact: 01977 722620 or recruitment@delacy.patrust.org.uk
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
About Ark De Lacy Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 342 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At De Lacy Primary School, we strive to provide our pupils with a safe and caring school environment, which enables them to be the best they can be. Our school sits within a close community with Pontefract, and we are proud of the links and positive relationships we have with our parents. Executive Headteacher, Mr James Parkinson, is a Silver Winner for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School in the 2025 National Teaching Awards.
Ofsted
De Lacy was graded 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024.
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
De Lacy Primary School received fantastic results in the 2025 Edurio staff survey, with 95% of staff saying they would recommend the school as a good place to work. This surpasses the national benchmark of 73%.
98% of staff also shared that they would recommend De Lacy Primary School to parents as a good place for their children to study.
We are proud to have won a regional award for the Trust Benefit School Award. This award recognises the school in each region whose community is most confident that being part of their Trust is beneficial, recognising excellence at the school level.
Further Information
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