LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Grade 4: SCP 6
Permanent, Term Time Only
Start 23rd November 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday
We are seeking to appoint a keen and committed LSA to join our team from November 2026. You will be providing good academic and pastoral support to children within our school. The post is 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break term time only. However, there may be some flexibility. Break and lunch duties as required.
The successful applicant will:
• have relevant qualifications and experience in working with children, with possible experience with those with additional educational needs
• be a good team player
• have high expectations of all children
• have creative flexibility in meeting the needs of challenging children
• be able to work with teaching staff to evaluate progress, adjust work programmes and intervention strategies as appropriate
We are committed to Safeguarding Children and this post is subject to satisfactory reference checks, Disclosure Barring Service clearance (enhanced), and health assessment.
This is a Catholic Primary School and applicants should be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the school.
For further details, please contact the School Office.
Closing Date: 10th November 2026
Interviews: 17th November 2026
Start Date: 23rd November 2026
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks