Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Learning Support Assistant (SEN) 

Pontefract Academies Trust – De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract WF8 2TG

Grade 4, £17,681 - £18,672 (£12,458.00 - £13,428.46 pro rata) 

31.25 hours, Term Time Only 

Post Reference: P211

Required as soon as possible

We are looking for an inspiring and talented Primary Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting and developing children. The role will include responsibilities including supporting children’s learning, undertaking playground duties, preparing resources and assisting the class teacher. You will be expected to uphold the policies of the school and support the school ethos.

As part of the Pontefract Academies Trust, De Lacy school benefits from a close and rewarding relationship with other schools in the area through network and moderation meetings, peer visits and the sharing of good practice. Because of these links we can offer the successful candidate a supportive and creative environment in which to work with our enthusiastic and willing pupils. Rated Good by Ofsted, De Lacy is seeking high quality staff to join us in providing the best possible outcomes for the pupils in school.

De Lacy’s motto is ‘Widening Horizons’ and we aim to deliver a stimulating and broad curriculum to make sure that our pupils, who are very engaged and friendly, make the most of their considerable potential. We strive for excellence in all that we do.

We are seeking to appoint a Temporary Learning Support Assistant working mainly on a 1 to 1 basis, to support pupils’ learning and provide support in managing pupils and the classroom. 

Key skills and experience needed:

· A good team player who is resourceful and has an ability to show initiative

· Previous support work within a school or other child related experience for at least six months

· Strong behaviour management of individuals and small groups

· Experience running interventions with individuals and/or groups

· Excellent communication skills, feeding back on progress of the children to class teacher

· Professional manner with an enthusiastic and friendly approach

· Strong and confident use of ICT, as well as the ability to read and write fluently and a confidence in the use of maths

At all times, the successful candidate will maintain the welfare & safety of the children as their priority. 

In return we can offer you a friendly and supportive school community, a supportive and forward thinking leadership team, a close and rewarding relationship with other Trust schools in the area and a commitment to professional development. 

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting the administration team on 01977 722620. 

To obtain an application form and job specification:

Website: www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk

Email: recruitment@patrust.org.uk

Telephone: 01977 232146

Completed application forms should be returned either by post to Lisa Dodgson, HR Manager, C/O The Barracks Business Centre, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF8 4HH or by emailing recruitment@patrust.org.uk no later than 10am Monday 22nd October 2018.