Learning Support Assistant

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Salary WSCC Grade 4, point 5 (£25,583 per annum, pro rata, equating to £19,360 actual, per annum, subject to April pay rise)

32.5 hrs per week, term time (39 weeks) with working hours 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday – Friday

We are looking to appoint an individual with a genuine passion for working with students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Our Learning Support Assistants work with young people in the classroom, in small groups and one-to-one interventions. We are keen to hear from applicants about ways they would be interested in developing the Inclusion provision both in and out of the classroom.

In return, we can offer you:

• A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children’s education
• A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors
• A high level of professional development
• Term time only working
• Enrolment in Local Government pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance
• Access to Easit card for discounted train travel
• Shared salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Complimentary tea/coffee available in the staffroom (all day)
• Staff social events

The school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. It is illegal to apply for a position requiring an enhanced DBS if you are on a barred list which prohibits you from working with children.

As part of our safeguarding processes for recruitment and due diligence at St Philip Howard Catholic School, we may complete an online search in addition to our standard background checks for your suitability to work within an educational setting. You will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during our search if called for interview.