Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant required for November 2026 

• Are you highly motivated to help every child reach their potential? 
• Do you get a sense of satisfaction from helping a child to make a breakthrough in their learning? 
• Can you see yourself as part of our dedicated and friendly team? 
• If you have answered YES to all three of these questions, then we would love you to apply to work at our school in the following role from November 2026. 

SEND Learning Support Assistant Grade 3/4 (depending on experience) £24,796 – £25,989 pro  rata. 28.75 hours per week, Term time only. 

Midday Meals Supervisor Grade 2 £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata - 2.5 hrs per week – Term time  only  

School hours 8.15am – 3pm 

Initially fixed term to the end of the academic year, 20/07/27, with the possibility of extending  based on funding. 

We seek an experienced, enthusiastic learning support assistant, preferably with experience of  working with children with additional needs. The successful candidate will: 

• be reliable, able to work as part of a team and to take initiative; 
• be sensitive and caring; able to build relationships; 
• have a consistent approach towards supporting children’s development and progress; 
• be willing to engage in children’s play and activities to extend their learning and understanding, and develop independence over time; 
• be able to work with all children, including supporting children with SEND and those with English as an additional language; 
• ideally have previous experience of working in a school environment or Early Years setting;  
• have passes in GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above; 
• be willing to uphold our school’s Catholic ethos and contribute to the wider aspects of school  life; 
• be willing to work flexibly across the primary age range. 

We can offer: 

• Friendly and supportive staff and Governing Body, committed to supporting our children to reach their full potential; 
• Friendly children who have a willingness to learn; 
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development; 
• A continually improving school with high expectations of achievement and behaviour; 
• An exciting and stimulating working environment based on Christian values;                                  

St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff  and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced  Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and online searches as part of our due diligence process,  satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in  Education. 

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office . The application form, job description and person specification are attached to this  advertisement. Please use your application and personal statement to reflect your personality,  experience and interest in the job. 

If you require any further information please contact Mrs Winstanley. 

Closing date: 9am, Friday 16th October 2026. 

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026.