This job expired on 11 October 2021
Expected start date
As soon as possible
Application deadline
11 October 2021 at 10:00am
Date listed
23 September 2021
Job details
- Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Working pattern
- Part time
30 hours per week, 08:55 - 15:25 Monday to Friday - Contract type
- Permanent
- Annual or full time equivalent (FTE) salary
- £19,312 - £19,698 per annum
- Actual salary
- £13,183.03 - £13,446.53 due to part time hours and term time working
Job summary
Ref: P572
Required 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 at The King’s School. This candidate will support pupil’s learning and attend to pupils personal needs in order to support teaching and learning in the classroom. They will work collaboratively with teaching and other staff to enhance the development and education of pupils.
This post is a 30 hours per week, permanent, term time plus two days role, equating to 192 working days per year.
The working hours for this post are 08:55 – 15:25 Monday to Friday.
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
For more information on the role, or to discuss a visit (depending on current covid restrictions), please contact the school at 01977 601701 or via email at admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.
Completed application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@patrust.org.uk no later than 10:00am on Monday 11th October 2021.
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. Successful applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.
Supporting documents
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School overview
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1022 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The King's School website (opens in new tab)
- Contact email
- recruitment@patrust.org.uk
- Contact phone number
- 01977 232166
About The King's School
The King’s School is an 11-16 school with a long history being founded in 1139 making it one of the four oldest schools in Yorkshire. The school converted to academy status in 2013 and has planned admission number of 210 pupils in each year group.
The School ethos is summarised by the words ‘Culture + Consistency = Excellence’. The School has a culture of high aspirations for all, where simple highly effective strategies are implemented consistently. The School aims to combine high expectations and high standards in all aspects of school life with a strong sense of kindness, inclusivity and enjoyment. The School vision is to provide the best possible quality of education within an outstanding environment.
Arranging a visit to The King's School
For more information on the role, or to discuss a visit (depending on current covid restrictions), please contact the school at 01977 601701 or via email at admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.
School location
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JFSimilar jobs nearby
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