Learning Support Assistant

Rastrick High School; Rastrick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High)

Onsite car park

Discounted Nursery (at Smarties)

Job summary

Rastrick High School in Calderdale is seeking enthusiastic, committed people to join our team as learning support assistants who will help deliver high-quality teaching and support for pupils across year groups.

You will work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:50 - 15:30, term time only including training days, to support teachers, deliver targeted interventions and contribute to a calm, productive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and numeracy competency.
• Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the delivery of skilfully adapted lessons.
• Deliver programmes of support, including interventions for identified pupils.
• Support the delivery of the curriculum to small groups or whole classes.
• Provide a visible, high-profile presence in the school to support a calm and orderly environment, pupil behaviour and safety.

Skills

Excellent literacy & numeracy

Team collaboration

Confident, enthusiastic

Ability to build good working关系

Job description

At Rastrick High School we pride ourselves on providing a challenging and creative education and as a result, our student outcomes are among the top comprehensive schools in Calderdale and the wider region. We are an enriching and exciting place to work; we have superb students, committed and highly skilled staff and a focus on delivering the highest possible quality classroom teaching. Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are growing and developing all the time and are always looking for enthusiastic, committed people to join our team. Rastrick High School is part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust who are a successful and expanding Trust, currently comprising of 1 secondary school, 6 primary schools and 2 private day care nurseries.

We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support and care to each and every one of our students to ensure that they reach their full potential.

You will be joining one of the top performing non-selective secondary schools in the local area, having just recorded the best results the school has ever seen. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.

Core purpose

• To support teachers in the delivery of skilfully adapted lessons.

• To deliver programmes of support, including interventions for identified pupils working in collaboration with leaders, teachers and other support and SEN staff.

• To support the delivery of the curriculum to small groups or whole classes of pupils to access their learning through the distribution and delivery of learning resources.

• To provide a visible, high-profile presence in the school at all times but particularly through designated school lunch periods to support:

- the delivery of a calm and orderly environment

- excellent standards of pupil behaviour and safety

- pupils’ enjoyment of their social time

What we offer

• A strong support team which is focused on providing a first-class service for the academy.
• An environment that supports professional development.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
• Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School).
• Onsite car park.
• Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery).

What you offer

• Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy competency.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.

The Applicant Information Pack includes a copy of the full job description and the person specification.

We are interested in individuals who are passionate about their skills and abilities and about making a difference. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations and welcome candidates who are professional and enjoy working as part of a team.

Hours

You will be working 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 08.50 - 15.30, term time only, including training days.

Application deadlines

Closing date:

The deadline for submitting applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 29th November 2026.

Proposed interview date

To be confirmed

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.