Learning Support Assistant
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BWThis 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.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@halfpenny.org.uk
Halfpenny Lane Primary School is a two-form-entry school, which embodies the school mantra of 'Strive to be the very best version of yourself'. With a 93% combined outcome in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, we are ranked in the top 5% of primary schools nationally.
Halfpenny Lane was selected as a lead school for music by the West Yorkshire Music Hub - a recognition of the school's commitment to music.
Ofsted
In May 2025, Halfpenny Lane was praised by Ofsted as Outstanding in all areas. An exceptional outcome that is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire school community.
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
Halfpenny Lane Primary School received fantastic results in the 2025 Eduiro staff survey, with 88% 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 Halfpenny Lane to parents as a good place for their children to study.
Further Information
Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.
If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role…
Arranging a visit to Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@halfpenny.org.uk.
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