Learning Support Assistant
Working Wednesday 12pm-3pm, Thursday and Friday 9am–3pm (0.5‑hour unpaid lunch break) 14 hours in total.
Supporting a child who has Neurodiverse needs and Social Communication difficulties.
The Governors of St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School seek to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work with a child with specific needs, requiring tailored support to access learning and thrive in school.
This position is for a fixed term as the funding is only for the pupil’s time in the Nursery class. Applicants should be aware, as per the terms of an INA or SEND support contract, that should the funding situation change during the year, or the pupil leaves school, this role may need to change, or will no longer exist, but there may be other vacancies available. The hours will likely increase as the provision needs of the child increase.
Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term: Until 31 August 2027
Start date: September 2026
Job Details
Salary £27,254 – £27,694 pro rata
Contractual hours 14
Job category/type: Teaching and Leadership
Date posted: 15/05/2026
Job reference: REQ0000935
Closing date: Thursday 18th June 2026 at noon
About the Role
- Support the Catholic ethos of the school;
- Be patient and able to stay calm, listen to and value the child;
- Have experience of working with children with special educational needs (SEND);
- Be able to help children progress and succeed in their education;
- Build positive relationships with children, their parents/carers and those they work closely with;
- Be suitably qualified for the post, i.e. have good literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or higher);
- Have an optimistic and positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;
- Be able to work as part of a team and;
- Have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience of Makaton is desirable but training can be given.
Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from above or Catholic Education Website
Additional Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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