Key Role Information

Salary
£12295.95 - 12541.87
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
04/11/2022 10:00
Interview
11 November 2022
Start
12 December 2022
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Grade 4, Scale Range 5 - 6
Department
Learning Support
Hours per week
27.50
Weeks per year
43.900
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Ref: SCH-PAT-0182

 

Required for as soon as possible

 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust, comprising of eight schools, six primary schools and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Students 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 to join the team at Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The candidates will work collaboratively with teaching and other support staff to enhance the development and education of pupils. They will monitor the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment.

 

The role is 27.5 hours per week, term time plus two, permanent contract, equating to 192 working days per annum.

 

The Trust can offer:

 

  • hard working and highly committed staff.
  • a supportive Trust as your employer.
  • motivated, well behaved pupils.

 

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

 

  • has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
  • has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
  • can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
  • has experience of working in a similar specialist area.

 

For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 703270 or via email at admin@halfpenny.patrust.org.uk.

 

Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Friday 4th November 2022.

 

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. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

 


Qualifications

Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy Qualificationsessential
4 or more GCSE's at Grade C/4 or higher, including English and Maths (or equivalent grades/qualifications)desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to seek support, when requiredessential
High personal standardsessential
Ability to communicate effectively with young people and adultsessential
Ability to organise self to plan and complete tasksessential
Ability to set up basic, and routinely use, equipment and resources under the instruction of the teacheressential
Ability to apply written and verbal instructionsessential
Ability to relate well to children and young peopleessential
Work as an effective team member and apply directions/instructionsessential
Initiative to support learning, with some guidance and support from the teacher

Experience

Experience of basic technology, PC, internet, MS Office packagesessential
Experience of working with, or caring for, children or young people of relevant ageessential
Experience of dealing with the behaviours not conducive to learning, and ability to deal with a variety of situations
Understanding of first aid
Experience of working in a school environment

Personal Qualities

Commitment to personal development and learning
Respect confidentiality
Reliability, integrity and stamina

Qualifications

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications or English and Maths Grade C/4 or equivalent qualificationessential
Understanding the purpose and role of learning supportessential
Qualification in supporting pupils in a school setting - Level 2 or Level 3
4 or more GCSE's at Grade 4/C or higher (or equivalent grades/qualifications)
Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection issues

About Us


Halfpenny Lane Primary School

Mrs N Metcalfe

recruitment@halfpenny.org.uk

Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BW

Safeguarding Information


Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding Statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1795. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.