The Calder Learning Trust
Learning Support Assistants
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Located within the beautiful Calder Valley, West Yorkshire Start date: September 2026 NJC scale 3 pt 5-6, actual salary £19,180-19,484 (pro rata) 32 hours per week, term time only plus 2 days Permanent contract
Company Description
The Calder Learning Trust is an all-through school, providing an excellent standard of education for students from 4 – 16 years. There are two phases to our school: Calder Primary School for ages 4 11 and Calder High School for ages 11 – 16. Whilst each phase is distinct, they blend seamlessly into one learning community, offering fantastic opportunities for all our students.
Located in the heart of Pennine Yorkshire, in the village of Mytholmroyd, approximately six miles west of Halifax, The Calder Learning Trust serves the Calder Valley community stretching from Halifax through Luddendenfoot, then Mytholmroyd, and beyond to the town of Hebden Bridge and the border of Todmorden. It is ideally situated both close to the countryside and with easy transport links to towns and cities for varied learning opportunities outside the classroom.
We aim for our students from Reception to Year 11 to become confident, responsible and articulate young people, supported within and beyond the curriculum and engaging in the fantastic range of opportunities available. These include The Duke of Edinburgh award, sporting events and competitions and Expressive Arts.
Our school values are ‘Care, Commitment, Courage’ and are woven through all that we do. Here at The Calder Learning Trust we aim for ‘Everybody, Everyday' to be and do their very best so that they can realise their dreams and aspirations and we look forward to welcoming you to our school and offering you the opportunity to take an assisted tour.
Prime Objectives of the Post
- To independently support and supervise individuals and small groups of children in order to accelerate their progress and learning in curriculum areas.
- To provide assistance and support in improving behaviour for learning by helping develop emotional resilience and learning routines.
- To promote independence with learning that enables a young person to make accelerated progress and achieve positive outcomes. This role would be suitable for candidates to gain experience and develop their skills to lead into teaching at Primary/Secondary phases or other educational roles.
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Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher SEND and Inclusion.
Principal Duties
Support for the Student
- Be aware of and respond appropriately the academic and emotional needs of individual students.
- Provide consistent academic support to identified individuals or groups.
- Deliver on all necessary intervention programmes and planned group work.
- Provide feedback to students in relation to progress, achievement and well-being.
- Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure.
- Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers.
- To escort students as necessary and assist in movement around the school.
- Ensure the health, safety and welfare of students is maintained at all times.
- Develop empathy and understanding for individual students.
- Support students during internal and external examinations.
- Providing hygiene care to students where necessary.
Support for the Teacher
- Have prior knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and skills identified in the of the schemes of work in order to work with the teacher to support any students.
- Provide feedback to the teacher about the progress and achievement of individuals accessing the lesson.
- Establish and maintain an appropriate learning environment alongside the teacher.
- Monitor track and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities through observation against pre-determined learning objectives.
- Administer and assess tests and accurately record achievement/progress.
- Promote positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents.
Support for the School
- Assist students to access learning activities through specialist support e.g. curriculum/SEN specialism, behaviour management and translation.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
- Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the SENDCo, to support achievement and progress of students.
- Attend and participate in regular meeting as appropriate.
- Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
- Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
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Secondary Duties
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the Headteacher (or nominated representative) in consultation with the post-holder and if she/he wishes with her/his trade union representative.
Staff Benefits
- Wellbeing: We subscribe to the Schools Advisory Service (https://schooladvice.co.uk/) to support staff with a variety of services such as online gyms, medical support and counselling. We deliver training to equip all staff with the skills to identify early signs of mental ill health in pupils and themselves.
- CPD: we have an extensive development programme both internally and externally to support your professional development whilst you are employed by the trust.
- Sustainability: We have good local transport networks including bus and rail.
- Priority places: for children of staff at both Calder Primary and Calder High Schools as part of our Admissions Policy.
- Childcare Vouchers to support staff getting back to work.
- Staff clubs such as staff sketch club, staff book club and various other initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience of working with children in an educational setting (within specified age range/subject area) or experience of tutoring.
- GCSE or Level 2 qualification in English and Maths at Grade C or above.
- Training in special educational needs strategies.
- Relevant Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance.
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