Learning Support Assistant
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 July 2025 at 10am
Date listed
4 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790.00 - £25,183.00 FTE per annum reduced to £15,582.00 - £15,830.00 due to part-time hours and term-time working.
Learning Support Assistant job summary
‘Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact on young minds?’
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated Learning Support Assistant to become part of our team at The Rookeries Junior, Infant and Nursery 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.
There are 2 roles of 27.5 hours per week, term time plus two days, permanent contract, equating to 192 working days per annum.
The Rookeries Junior, Infant & Nursery School
At The Rookeries Carleton J, I & N School, are dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills, values, and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our commitment to academic excellence is unwavering. Through evidence-based teaching methods and a rigorous curriculum, we ensure that every child reaches their full potential academically. We believe in the power of collaboration and actively engage with parents, guardians, and community partners to create a supportive network that enriches the educational experience of our students. Notably, The Rookeries Junior, Infant & Nursery School boasts outstanding achievements both locally and nationally.
In 2023, our school excelled with 85% of pupils meeting or exceeding expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, positioning us within the top 1% of primary schools nationally for progress. We prioritise the holistic development of every child, nurturing their social, emotional, and personal growth. Through a wide range of extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and our bespoke FLOURISH curriculum, we empower our pupils to become compassionate, resilient, and confident individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on the world.
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.
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: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
- For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
- 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.
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 14th July 2025
- Interviews to be held: TBC
- Start date: Monday 1st September 2025
Application Process
- Complete an application form via our website
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust website: https://www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028: https://www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/strategy2025-2028/
The Rookeries J,I&N School website: https://rookeries.patrust.org.uk/
Further Information
- Contact: 01977 600368 or recruitment@rookeries.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.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 322 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School website
The Rookeries Carleton J, I & N School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. At The Rookeries, we are committed to investing in all of our children to prepare and provide them with the educational life skills that they will need to be successful. We ensure that the children believe in themselves as valued members of our community.
The school’s ethos is based on a mantra of ‘Together we believe, we will flourish and achieve’. We want to be firmly rooted in our local community and make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
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