Learning Support Assistant

Ref: SCH-PAT-0397

Required for 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.

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School is in the top 1% nationally for the progress pupils made in reading, writing and maths. It is an exceptional school that is outstanding for effective of leadership and management, personal development and behaviour and welfare. The school takes pride in creating a vibrant, stimulating and high quality learning environment which celebrates individual achievements and raises apsirations for our children. The school ethos is based on the mantra of ‘Be the best you can be’.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Learning Support Assistant to join Carleton Park Junior & Infant School. The candidate will be responsible for supporting pupils learning and attending to pupils personal needs in order to support teaching and learning in the classroom and across the school. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teaching and other support staff to enhance the development and education of pupils.

This is a permanent, 27.5 hours per week, term time plus two days contract, equating to 192 working days per year.

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.

To apply for this role and view a job specification please visit the Trust website at www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.

For further information regarding this role, or to arrange a visit to the school please contact 01977 722615 or email admin@carletonpark.patrust.org.uk.

Completed application forms should be submitted on the system by the closing date of 10:00am on Monday 2nd October 2023.

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 criminal conviction information.