Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
32 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:15pm on 3 days and 8:30am – 4:15pm on 2 days, Term Time Only)
H3 5-6 (Fringe) £25,583 – £25,989 + £729 FTE (£19,044 – £19,338 pro-rata)
Start Date: September 2026
St Mary’s Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our strong SEND/Inclusion team, supporting pupils across the secondary curriculum. The successful candidate will be positive, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Applicants should have strong English and Maths skills, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and a good level of ICT competence to support learning and communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
Rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted for quality of education and behaviour and attitudes, we are committed to providing a top-tier educational environment for our pupils.
About the Role
We seek a flexible and enthusiastic LSA to support pupils across the secondary curriculum, from English and Maths to Science, PE, and beyond. You will be patient, proactive, and confident working both independently and as part of a team.
A key part of the role is to deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions that accelerate progress for vulnerable learners, including pupils with SEND, those eligible for Pupil Premium, and other disadvantaged groups. Working closely with teachers and the SENDCo, you will lead small-group interventions and focus sessions, adapting provision to maximise impact.
These roles include opportunities to lead in a specialist area such as Literacy, Numeracy, Science, or Social Skills interventions, planning and delivering structured programmes to support pupil progress.
The role includes supporting individuals, small groups, and occasionally whole classes, as well as observing pupils and providing regular feedback on academic, social, and emotional development.
Responsibilities
- Lead targeted small-group intervention sessions and focus
- Deliver evidence-based interventions, including Literacy, Numeracy, Science, or Social Skills programmes
- Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs
- Monitor, track, and report on pupil progress and intervention impact
- Support pupils’ engagement, independence, and well‑being
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SENDCO
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: H3 5-6 (Fringe)
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ideal location near M11 and Hertfordshire and Essex Borders.
- A supportive and dynamic working environment.
Applicants should be flexible, with appropriate qualifications and/or experience, able to work on their own initiative and to exhibit supportive leadership skills in a busy team environment.
Equal Opportunities
St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and a DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants.
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