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Learning Support Assistant (Base)

£20.36k - £20.68k per annum
Full-time

Job Title

Learning Support Assistant (SEND Base)

Location

St John Plessington Catholic College

Responsible To

SENDCO

Salary Grade

Band D, scale point 6-7 £25,989 - £26,403 (FTE), (£20,360 - £20,684 actual)

Contract

This is a full-time, permanent contract. This post is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus INSET days, holidays to be taken in non-term time).

Start Date

1st September 2026 if not sooner

Closing Date for Applications

26th June 2026 at 12.00pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children, although training will be given for the right person.

St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy has been an oversubscribed 11-18 college for more than 10 years. We are also a designated Teaching School Hub. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children, although training will be given for the right person.

The successful candidate will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers and support staff.  

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • To promote students' development in a safe, secure, challenging environment

  • To meet the physical/medical needs of the student according to a student’s individual care plan whilst encouraging independence wherever possible

  • To develop an understanding of the student's specific needs in order to help them learn as effectively as possible

  • To encourage inclusion within the classroom

  • To display students' work to reflect their achievement

  • To encourage good personal hygiene and assist with necessary self-help skills 

  • To facilitate small group interventions as directed by the SENDCO (homework club, social skills etc.)

We can offer you: 

  • A supportive, friendly working environment 

  • A team committed to supporting professional development

  • Enthusiastic young people who love coming to school

  • An experienced and motivated staff team

  • A school with high aspirations for its students and staff

  • Fantastic employee benefits such as: a petrol/hybrid car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme, please see the attached information for a full list of comprehensive benefits

We would like you to: 

  • Be a positive role model for all members of the school community

  • Be able to work well with young children and confident in establishing secure relationships

  • Have high expectations of yourself and our students

  • Be able to work flexibly as part of a team 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. 

To apply for this position, please use link below:

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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