At The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School, we are committed to delivering high‑quality education rooted in our Catholic ethos. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment that inspires and challenges students to reach their full potential. We believe that alongside excellent teaching, dedicated Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in nurturing students’ academic, spiritual, emotional, and social development.
Through compassion, teamwork, and professionalism, our support staff help ensure that every student feels valued, safe, and supported to succeed. By working closely with teachers, students, and families, you will contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment where individual needs are recognised and our shared values are lived out daily.
As a Learning Support Assistant within our support staff team, you will play an important role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, promoting independence and confidence, and enabling both staff and students to achieve excellence. Your care, encouragement, and commitment will make a meaningful difference to the life of the school community.
This role is for 5 days a week, term time plus training days only, working from 8.30am to 3.30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
Why work for The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School
- Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive.
- Extensive CPD opportunities, including support for MA Study.
- Opportunities to teach in the sixth form and be part of an 11‑18 provision within the DOWAT Trust and collaboration it offers.
- Bespoke CPD for new and emerging school leaders.
- Great support for NQTs, including your own dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and outstanding teacher programmes available.
- Excellent transport links and proximity to the Piccadilly, Metropolitan and Central tube lines and local bus routes, as well as close access to the A40, M25 and M40 Motorways.
- Staff are encouraged to join extracurricular activities and school visits, some overseas, which are strong features of school life.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
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