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Learning Support Assistant

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW

This job expired on 14 October 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  31 October 2022

• Closing date

  14 October 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours a week (Monday - Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £12,295.95 - £12,541.87 per annum

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Ref: SCH-PAT-0182

Required for as soon as possible

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust, comprising of eight schools, six primary schools and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Students are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Learning Support Assistants to join the team at Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The candidate will work collaboratively with teaching and other support staff to enhance the development and education of pupils. They will monitor the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment.

The role is 27.5 hours per week, term time plus two, permanent contract, equating to 192 working days per annum.

The Trust can offer:

• hard working and highly committed staff.
• a supportive Trust as your employer.
• motivated, well behaved pupils.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
• has experience of working in a similar specialist area.

To apply for this vacancy or view a job description please visit www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.

For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 703270 or via email at admin@halfpenny.patrust.org.uk.

Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Friday 14th October 2022.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated 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. 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.

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About Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School website
• Email address: recruitment@halfpenny.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/halfpenny-lane-junior-infant-and-nursery-school

Halfpenny Lane J, I & N School is a larger than average two form entry primary school. The school ethos is based on a mantra of ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’. We have a positive culture in place throughout school and high expectations for children’s learning, their behaviour and personal presentation. The staff at Halfpenny Lane are naturally ambitious and strive to ensure that all children are provided with every opportunity to maximise their undoubted potential.

Arranging a visit to Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@halfpenny.org.uk.

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