Learning Support Assistant (with a temporary change of role to Specialist Teaching Assistant)

TrinityMAT; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-academy trust school is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their SEN team. In this role, you will support the educational needs of students, especially those with visual impairments, while also providing administrative assistance. With a commitment to professional development and attractive benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Opportunities for development and career progression

Reduced cost health cover

Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Qualifications

• Good standard of education including English and Maths required.
• Evidence of experience in a similar role essential.
• Willingness to work directly with students on reception desk.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative service to the SEN team.
• Reformat learning resources for visually impaired students.
• Arrange meetings and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Experience of working to deadlines

Experience of note taking

Experience of using databases

Experience of word processing

Willingness to work directly with students

Education

Good standard of education including English and Maths

Job description

Learning Support Assistant(with a temporary change of role to Specialist Teaching Assistant)

Learning Support Assistant: Scale 2 (points 3-4) - Actual salary range: £15,013-£15,248 *** Specialist Teaching Assistant: Scale 3 (points 5-6) - Actual salary range: £15,490-£15,735

Hours

27.5 hours per week, term time only plus 3 days (Monday to Friday 9am – 2:30pm (hours and days can be discussed))

Learning Support Assistant (with a temporary change of role to Specialist Teaching Assistant)

27.5 hours per week, term time only plus 3 days Monday to Friday 9am – 2:30pm (hours and days can be discussed)

• Learning Support Assistant: Scale 2 (points 3-4) Actual salary range: £15,013-£15,248
• Specialist Teaching Assistant: Scale 3 (points 5-6) Actual salary range: £15,490-£15,735

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 join the SEN team. You will provide a professional, efficient administrative service across the academy with a focus on the teaching and learning of SEN students. Please note that this is a permanent position as a Learning Support Assistant. However, you will be temporarily deployed as a Specialist Teaching Assistant until August 2029, after which you will return to your substantive role of Learning Support Assistant. Within the Specialist Teaching Assistant role, you will be responsible for reformatting learning resources for visually impaired students.

What we need?

• A good standard of education including English and Maths
• Evidence of experience in a similar office or administration role
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of note taking and arranging meetings
• Experience of using databases, word processing and a range of other IT packages
• Willingness to work directly with students on the student reception and attendance desk

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: 9am Wednesday 18 th June 2025

Interviews: TBC

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.