Learning Support Assistant - Whitehill Community Academy

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehill Community Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support teaching staff and help students progress. Ideal for those considering a teaching career, this role offers training and professional development opportunities. The position includes part-time hours and various staff benefits, contributing to the academy's transformative journey.

Benefits

Electric Car scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Reduced-cost health cover

Access to free counselling

Excellent local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience of working in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
• Training specific to an educational setting can be provided as required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with individuals and support teaching staff to meet the needs of all students.
• Enable students to progress.

Skills

Good numeracy

Good literacy

Ability to relate well to children and young people

Experience of working with or caring for children

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable, the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Application closing date 09/06/2025 Location Halifax Salary Scale 2 (Points 3 - 4) Actual Annual Salary: £17,197 - £17,466 Package 31.5 hours per week Term time only plus 3 days (190 working days) Permanent or temporary maternity cover roles available Job category/type Schools Attachments Blank

Learning Support Assistant - Whitehill Community Academy

Since becoming part of the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust in January 2024, Whitehill Community Academy has been on a rapid journey of improvement. These transformational changes mean that it is an exciting time to join the academy. We are incredibly proud of our successes, and we are looking for the best people to work alongside our already committed team to continue our journey.

All these fantastic and exciting initiatives require the expertise and commitment of dedicated staff. Whitehill Community Academy now wishes to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with individuals and support teaching staff to meet the needs of all students, enabling students to progress.

Knowledge or experience of working in an educational setting is desirable but not essential; we believe in getting the right people into our organisation. Training specific to an educational setting can be provided as required. Our support staff receive weekly professional development as part of the job.

This would make an ideal position for anyone considering teaching as a career and wanting to gain some experience before starting their training, potentially within one of the schools within our multi-academy trust. As part of the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust, we have close links to the Trinity Institute of Education, which provides numerous routes into the profession.

What we need:

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

What can we offer you?

• An opportunity to help shape the transformation of Whitehill Community Academy.
• Full support from a dedicated team of senior leaders and a large pastoral team.
• Career progression and cross-trust working.
• Part-time hours considered.
• An opportunity for permanent or temporary maternity cover roles.
• A range of staff benefits, including an Electric Car scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, reduced-cost health cover, access to free counselling, and access to the excellent local government pension scheme.

Our vision is to deliver a world-class education to the pupils of Whitehill. If you would like to be part of our journey, we look forward to hearing from you.

Start Date: September 2025

Temporary roles available until January 2026 and July 2026.

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 9 June 2025

Apply now! For further information on this role, the benefits of working for the trust, and how to apply, visit our recruitment website: www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies. Here, you can also view our Staff Prospectus.

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 we want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.