Learning Support assistant

The Orchard; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pontefract is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will support pupil learning, prepare activities, and work with students with additional needs. This full-time role offers a permanent position starting January 5, 2026, with numerous benefits including development opportunities, generous leave, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Pension scheme

Free eyecare

Generous annual leave

Childcare voucher

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts & rewards

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a proactive attitude.
• Potential to excel in the role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil's learning and personal needs.
• Plan and implement learning activities.
• Work with pupils who have additional needs.

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated Learning Support Assistant to become part of our team at Orchard Head school. We are looking for someone with a proactive "can‑do" attitude and a passion for doing whatever it takes. Beyond that, we are looking for an individual who demonstrates the potential to excel in their role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupil’s learning and attending to pupils’ personal needs in order to support teaching and learning in the classroom and across the school.
• Supporting the preparation, planning and implementation of individual and group learning activities and intervention programmes across the school.
• Working with pupils who have additional needs when required.

Working Pattern

This is a Permanent position starting from 05/01/2026, working 27.5 hours per week, term time plus two days. The working pattern for this position is 8:45 am – 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• Development opportunities: Exciting career and leadership pathways through our Everyday Development (EDD) Framework.
• Pension scheme: Join West Yorkshire Pension Scheme from day one, with a generous employer contribution.
• Wellbeing: Free eyecare via Specsavers, free flu vaccinations and a full wellbeing package via Schools Advisory Service (SAS), including physiotherapy and support for legal, health, finance, and personal matters.
• Work‑life balance: Generous annual leave (starting at 26 days, rising to 33 based on service and grade) plus 8 bank holidays, plus three everyday development days for self‑directed time to recharge and reflect.
• Family friendly: Childcare voucher and comprehensive family‑friendly policies.
• Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Discounts & rewards: Blue Light Card, discounts for Teachers membership, discounted gym memberships and savings at major retailers including O2.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: 10:00 am, Friday 12th December 2025.
• Interviews to be held: W/C 15th December.
• Start date: 5th January 2026.

Application Process

Complete an application form via our website.

Contact Information

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]