Additional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (18/07/2025) Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 19.50 Weeks per Year: 45.500 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 12 - 23The Role
Ref: SCH-PAT-0540
Required for: November 2024
HLTA - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) November 2024 - July 2025
‘Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Larks Hill Junior and Infant School. The successful candidate will be responsible for complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. They will also line manage other Learning Support Assistants, including allocation and monitoring of work.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
The role is a fixed term (maternity cover) contract from 18th November 2024 to 18th July 2025, 19.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days.
Larks Hill Junior & Infant School
Larks Hill, a high-achieving school both locally and nationally, is a one form entry primary school, part of Pontefract Academies Trust. At Larks Hill, we are committed to investing in all of our children to prepare and provide them with the educational and life skills they will need to be successful in high school and future careers. We want children to be the ‘very best version of themselves’. In 2023 & 2024 we achieved 93% for reading, writing and maths with 39% of the 2024 cohort achieving greater depth in reading, writing and maths, leading us to being recognised as one of the top ten highest achieving schools in Yorkshire. Additionally, we proudly secured the 121st spot in the prestigious 2024 'Times Top 500 Primary Schools in England' list, firmly establishing us within the top 3% of primary schools across the country.
About Pontefract Academies Trust -
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district. In a testament to our dedication to educational excellence, De Lacy Primary School was recognised as an “Outstanding” school across all categories by Ofsted in March 2024, underscoring our unwavering pursuit of high standards.
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
Next steps:
Please visit the Pontefract Academies Trust website where you can find the Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028.
Here you can find Larks Hill Junior & Infant School with further information about our visions and values.
For more information about the role or to arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 722845 or via email at recruitment@larkshill.patrust.org.uk.
Completed application forms should be returned via Face-Ed no later than 10:00am on Tuesday 1st October 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed 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 (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Qualifications
Qualification Title | Grade | |
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or working towards this |
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GCSE English and Mathematics - Grade C/4. Evidence will be required for the individual subjects and grades achieved | 5 or more GCSEs at Grade 4/C or higher including English & Maths (or equivalent grades/qualifications) |
Essential
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Education to degree level or equivalent relevant experience |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
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 (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4RJ
Mrs A Millard / Mrs A Selby
recruitment@larkshill.patrust.org.uk