Learning Support Assistant

TrinityMAT; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Academy Cathedral is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on enhancing the development and education of students during term time. The academy, recognized for excellence, offers opportunities for growth within the supportive environment of a Multi-Academy Trust.

Benefits

Reduced cost health cover

Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to relate well to children and young people.
• Experience of working with children or young people of relevant age.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support staff to enhance student development.
• Assist in the education of students.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Ability to relate to children

Experience with children

Job description

8.25am to 3.50pm* Mon
8.25am to 3.45pm* Tuesday to Thursday
8.25am to 2.45pm* Friday

Term time only plus 8 days (195 days)

Trinity Academy Cathedral is an outstanding and high performing secondary school. In 2022 Ofsted graded the academy outstanding in all areas. This followed other recent accolades such as SIAMS Excellent in 2020 and the TES Secondary School of the Year Award winner in 2019. We have also consistently been in the top 10% nationally for progress. The academy is growing in popularity following its success and is looking to expand and develop, attracting the best people to work alongside the already committed staff to continue our journey and maintain and further improve the excellent provision on offer. Trinity Academy Cathedral is part of the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust which has been a successful partnership since 2016.

We are now seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff to enhance the development and education of students.

What we need?

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to relate well to children and young people
• Experience of working with, or caring for children or young people of relevant age

What can we offer you?

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking, Multi Academy Trust, where you are making the difference to the lives of hundreds of young people
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Range of benefits including reduced cost health cover and access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Closing date: 09 July 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.