Learning Support Assistant
The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JFThis job expired on 11 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 October 2021 at 10am
Date listed
23 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week, 08:55 - 15:25 Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,312 - £19,698 per annum
Actual salary
- £13,183.03 - £13,446.53 due to part time hours and term time working
Learning Support Assistant 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.
Further information about the job
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 The King's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1038 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The King's School website
- Email address
- recruitment@patrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 232166
The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. All students are valued regardless of their background or ability, and are at the heart of everything that we do. We believe it is our duty to convert their potential into reality.
At the heart of every outstanding school is a strong team. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to The King’s School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.
Arranging a visit to The King's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@patrust.org.uk.
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