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This job expired on 30 September 2022

  • Job start date

    31 October 2022

  • Closing date

    30 September 2022 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 September 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 17.5 hours a week (Monday - Friday)

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£7,824.69 - £7,981.19 per annum

Learning Support Assistant SEN 1:1 job summary

Ref: SCH-PAT-0192

Required for as soon as possible

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 - 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils 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 Assistant SEN 1:1 to join Larks Hill Junior & Infant School. The candidate will be responsible for working collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff to enhance the development and education of pupils by supporting the needs of individual pupils in line with their statement of special educational needs. This role may also include providing personal care to identified pupils and, for those pupils with mobility issues, to assist them in moving around the school.

This is a permanent, 17.5 hours per week, term time plus two days contract, equating to 192 working days per year.

The school can offer:

• hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what pupils can achieve.

• a supportive Trust as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.

• significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the Trust.

• the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils.

• will make a difference in changing children’s life chances.

• has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs.

• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.

• has the ability to form effective relationships with pupils and parents/carers.

To apply for this role and view a job specification please visit the Trust website at www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies 

For further information regarding this role, or to arrange a visit to the school please contact 01977 722845.

Completed application forms should be submitted on the system by the closing date of 10:00am on Friday 30th September 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 criminal conviction information.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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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 Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
202 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School website
Email address
recruitment@larkshill.patrust.org.uk
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Larks Hill is a one form entry primary school, part of Pontefract Academies Trust. At Larks Hill we are committed to investing in all of our children to prepare and provide them with the educational and life skills they will need to be successful in high school and future careers. We want children to be the ‘very best version of themselves’.

Larks Hill’s school ethos is based on the notion of mutual respect and we encourage all children to demonstrate a strong respect for learning. Equally our staff demonstrate their respect for the children by delivering high quality lessons and experiences, treating them all as individuals with differing needs.

Arranging a visit to Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

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

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