Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant 

This small friendly and inclusive Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint to the role of Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant. You will join a dedicated, hardworking and friendly team, who strive to provide the very best for our students.

Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage, a genuine interest in working amongst young people is essential.

Experience of being involved in the teaching and support of phonics would be an advantage. Level of pay within the range will be determined by level of experience and qualifications.

30 hours per week term time plus 5 days (39 weeks per year)

Grade and Level are dependent upon experience – From £25,185.00 to £26,403.00 FTE

In return we will offer you:

•   A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further

•   A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community

•   A range of employee benefits through VIVUP, Employee Assistance Programme.

Completed CES application forms and associated documents should be returned by the closing date by email to Mrs Christine Banks at [email removed]

You are strongly advised to visit our website for further information about our school: 

                   https://staugs.org.uk and the Trust website:           https://www.stjosephmat.org.uk                             

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications: 20th September 2026 at noon.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Proposed date for assessments/interviews: tbc

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.