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Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Do you have GCSE maths and English at grade C or above? If yes, then you might be the perfect candidate for the role of Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at this inclusive Pontefract school, where staff work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. The Trust aims to provide first-class education for all students and to raise standards through consistently high expectations. They are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, flourish and succeed. The dedicated team of staff within the school strive to provide a wide range of learning opportunities that spark curiosity and inspire confidence in their students. They believe in creating an environment where children are not just academically successful but are also safe, happy, and excited about learning. It is the school's mission to make a positive contribution to the lives of others, both within and beyond their school walls. As an LSA, you will work under the direction and supervision of a teacher or line manager to support pupils' learning and to attend to their personal needs. You will also work across all key stages in the academy and contribute to the school's vision and values. This LSA job is offered on a permanent basis and will be to support generally across KS1. The role has a start date of 04 September 2024. Hays Education is currently recruiting a number of LSAs for this forward-thinking and supportive Trust, and we are happy to speak to candidates who would be willing to undertake further training to open up opportunities to work as an LSA. If you have experience in any of the following areas, we can help with training and support: Have cared for a child with SEND or additional needs. Have worked within an adult or child-care setting. Have been a Teaching Assistant in the past and looking to return. As an LSA, you will be expected to: Assist teachers in planning, preparing and delivering learning activities Work with individuals or small groups of pupils to support their learning and progress Provide feedback to teachers on pupils' achievements and difficulties Promote positive behaviour and respect for others amongst pupils Support pupils with special educational needs or disabilities Help pupils to develop their social and emotional skills Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required Perform any other duties as assigned by the teacher or line manager To be successful in this role, you will need to have: GCSE maths and English at grade C or above Good communication and interpersonal skills A positive and flexible attitude A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children At Hays Education, we offer a comprehensive and bespoke approach to recruitment and are highly experienced at placing Primary Education Staff into temporary and permanent roles. We offer you guidance and support in finding your next role as you will have a dedicated Primary Consultant who works with numerous schools and Trusts across the Wakefield and Kirklees area. Hays also offer a guarantee scheme, where work is guaranteed between 1 - 5 days depending on your situation. Please contact me more to discuss this opportunity. If you're interested in this role, click 'applynow' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this jobisn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, pleasecontact us for a confidential discussion about your career. If you know someonewho has the skillset for this job, we offer £350 in vouchers for successfulreferrals, contact me to learn more. Refer a friend and receive £350 worth of high street vouchers. Do you know of an individual who appliedunsuccessfully for a permanent/long-term teaching job who you believe would besuitable for full-time job roles? Or that is currently working for anotheragency that may be interested in discussing the positions further? In returnfor every Primary Teacher you recommend Hays, who then goes on to work in ateaching job for us, we will give you £350 of high street vouchers. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk