Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
Northfield Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LYDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
19 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2025
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,500.00 - £23,893.00
Actual salary
- £15,303 - £15,559
What skills and experience we're looking for
SCH-PAT-0534
Required for September 2024
Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.
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.
Renowned for our commitment to excellence, the Trust has achieved remarkable success, with five of our primary schools ranking within the top 1% nationally for progress.
Additionally, our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district and top 7% nationally for progress.
About the role
We’re seeking a fantastic Learning Support Assistant (SEN) to become part of our team at Northfield Primary School. As a Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students learning and attending to pupil’s personal needs, to support teaching and learning in the classroom and across the school.
To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate experience of working with, or caring for, children or young people of a relevant age. You must have the ability to work as an effective team member and communicate effectively with young people and adults.
Some of your key duties will include:
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff to enhance the development and education of pupils.
- Supporting the needs of individual pupils, or small groups of pupils, as directed by teaching staff.
- Being directed to meet the specific needs of individual pupils, in line with their statement of Special Educational Needs.
- Monitoring the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment and dealing with situations arising in accordance with school policies and procedures.
The role is fixed term until 31st August 2025 and is a 28.75 hours per week, term time only contract.
Northfield Primary School
Northfield Primary School are proud to have recently joined one of the country’s highest performing Trusts. Our school is firmly rooted in our local community, and we believe that strong community ties enhance the educational experience for our students. We believe in laying the foundations on which children can build their futures. Our committed team of staff are dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that empowers children to reach their full potential. We believe that each child is unique and possesses their own set of talents and abilities, and it is our mission to help them discover and develop these qualities.
Our school is not just a place of learning; it's a vibrant and inclusive community that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging. We encourage open communication between parents/carers, teachers, and children to ensure that every child feels supported and is successful.
As we embark on this new journey as a member of Pontefract Academies Trust we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for our staff, students and our wider school community.
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
- Generous employer pension (Teachers’ Pension and 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.
- 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.
Next steps:
Please go to our Trust website to view our 2022 – 2025 Trust Strategic Plan, or the Northfield Primary School website to find out more.
We're always thrilled to connect with potential applicants before interviews. If you're curious to learn more or would like to experience the warmth of our wonderful school through a visit, please feel free to reach out at 01977 651291 or via email at admin@northfield.wakefield.sch.uk.
Please go to our Trust website and submit your application on our Face-Ed system no later than 10:00am on Monday 2ndSeptember 2024.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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
Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension and 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.
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.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Northfield Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 371 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 651291
Arranging a visit to Northfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk.
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