Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Northfield Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LY

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  15 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,298.00 - £19,603.00 pro rata (£25,584.00 - £25,989.00 FTE) per annum

Learning Support Assistant (SEN) job summary

 

‘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 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 33 hours per week, term time plus two days, permanent contract, equating to 192 working days per annum. 

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

Key Dates 

• Application Deadline: 10:00am, Monday 8th September 2025 
• Interviews to be held: To be confirmed 
• Start date: To be confirmed 

 

Application Process 

• Complete an application form via our website 

 

Important Links 

Pontefract Academies Trust website www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/ 

Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028 www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/strategy2025-2028/ 

Northfield Primary School Website https://northfield.patrust.org.uk/ 

 

Contact Information 

• Tel 01977 651291 
• Email recruitment@northfield.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. 

 

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Northfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 355 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northfield-primary-school-with-communication-resource-pontefract

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