Learning Support Assistant

Siddal Primary School, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9DL

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 September 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12,216.30 - £12,628.02 Annually (Actual) Part time - 22.8 hours per week. Term Time Only. NJC 4 - 6.

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Learning Support Assistant to join our support team.

We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support to ensure that all our students reach their full potential.

You will be joining one of the top performing non-selective schools in the local area, having just recorded the best results the school has ever seen. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.

Core purpose

To support teachers in the delivery of skillfully adapted lessons.

• To deliver programmes of support, including interventions for identified pupils working in collaboration with leaders, teachers and other support and SEN staff.

• To support the delivery of the curriculum to small groups or whole classes of pupils to access their learning through the distribution and delivery of learning resources.

• To provide a visible, high-profile presence in the school at all times, but particularly through designated school lunch periods to support:

- the delivery of a calm and orderly environment

- excellent standards of pupil behaviour and safety

- pupils’ enjoyment of their social time

What we offer

• A strong support team which is focused on providing a first class service for the academy.
• An environment that supports professional development.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
• Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School).
• Onsite car park.
• Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery).

What you offer

• Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy competency.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.

The Applicant Information Pack includes a copy of the full job description and the person specification.

We are interested in individuals who are passionate about their skills and abilities and about making a difference. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations and welcome candidates who are professional and enjoy working as part of a team.

If that sounds like you, and you want to be challenged in a supportive environment then please apply to be part of our team.

Hours

This role is part time, term time only.

You will be working 22.8 hours per week -Monday to Friday, across 5 mornings and 2 afternoons.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Siddal Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Siddal Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/siddal-primary-school-halifax (opens in new tab)

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